Disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of veracruz and oaxaca, mexico. The plant grows into a spray formation with curved stems, and give the appearance of a cactus growing like a fern. A tale of two cacti the complex relationship between peyote. You can return a list of every page on which botanicus has encountered a particular scientific name using the form below. Full size picture of orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus. Disocactus is a genus of epiphytic cacti in the tribe hylocereeae found in central america, the caribbean and northern south america. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
It should not be confused with discocactus, which is a different genus. Free download of some articles concerning thelocacti. Known issues including diamond scheduler running on catalina os cant find an answer. It should not be confused with discocactus, which is a different genus species of disocactus grow in tropical regions either on trees as epiphytes or on rocks as lithophytes. The scarlet flowers have greenish throats and are funnel shaped. See what to plant when thanks to our seasonal gardening guide and plant finder so your flowers and vegetables look amazing whatever the climate. How to get disocactus ackermannii to bloom home guides. A tale of two cacti the complex relationship between peyote lophophora williamsii and endangered star cactus astrophytum asterias. Disocactus species, orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus. It is a very delightful epiphytic perennial cactus, that forms clumps about 30 cm high with a 60100 cm spread.
Disocactus ackermannii orchid cactus botanical art, botanical. This page was last edited on 12 august 2019, at 22. The plant branches from the base and arches downwards, being altogether some 1 m 3 ft long. Notocactus ottonis variegata click on the pictures for full plant details and prices. Fast grower depending on conditions, great bloomer. Media in category disocactus ackermanniithe following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Nopalxochia ackermannii red orchid cactus plant finder. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. Disocactus ackermannii is commonly known as disocactus x hybridus, orchid cactus and strap cactus. Like other natural history disciplines but unlike the physical sciences systematic botany is built upon and requires frequent reference to the literature of its past. Relatively short rounded stems are 47 1018 cm in length.
The four northern central american species of disocactus with terete or flattened crenate stems and colored flowers remain uncommon in cultivation and appear to be represented by very few captive clones in eu and u. Anything relating to cacti or that doesnt fit in another category should be posted under general. Tips and tales about gardening in one of the most mild climates in canada. D i am so happy to see my epiphyllum ackermannii orchid cactus also called disocactus ackermannii in beautiful pillar box red flower today. Specific habitat requirements and niche conservatism for nine species of the mexican genus thelocactus cactaceae. The stems of disocactus ackermannii consist of a short rounded base, about 1018 cm 47 in long, followed by longer flattened leaflike portions.
Download this pink lotus, lotus clipart, pink, lotus png clipart image with transparent background or psd file for free. Disocactus ackermannii branches out from the base with more and more long flattened stems. A tale of two cacti the complex relationship between. They grow their roots into the bark of their host tree. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. See status, confidence level, source for definitions. Bears orange red yellow, tubular single flowers in spring. Digitizing, indexing, and annotating historical scientific literature is vital to future research in systematic botany, the science of the identification of plants. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding. Their only access to moisture and nutrients is from rain and droppings that fall from above. Certain species of disocactus have persisted cultivation for over 100 years and have been passed down by aunts and grandmothers for generations.
Actually, i find it quite daring to determine your plant as disocactus ackermannii based on information on the internet. Disocactus ackermannii red orchid cactus is an attractive epiphytic cactus with with green or reddish stems. Department of biology, sul ross state university, alpine, tx 79832. This cactus is native to veracruz and oaxaca in mexico, and is extremely rare.
Disocactus x hybridus ackermannii epiphyllum orchid. The rats tail is also very freeflowering, and its long, slender. Once this has finished growing, future cactus segments will begin as plump sections which will mature into flat segments up to 30 inches 75 cm long each. It grows well in light shade and is suitable for hanging basket. Learn about the disocactus plant of disocactus spp. Disocactus ackermannii on wikimedia commons disocactus ackermannii on disocactus ackermannii description by thomas h. Media in category disocactus ackermannii the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Disocactus ackermannii red orchid cactus orchid cactus. The disocactus ackermannii grows in a fernlike manner, arching toward the ground.
Ralf bauer is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus disocactus family cactaceae. Great prices on your favourite gardening brands, and free delivery on eligible orders. They may begin to grow as rounded or four sided stems, but become flat as they reach away from the base. Oct 18, 2015 this large red disocactus ackermannii is one of the very first orchid cacti that we have.
Since this is a small business, we do not have the staff to provide phone support except in unusual circumstances. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Specializing in rare and strange plants from far out destinations, this is the story of an obsessed young gardener in victoria b. Stems begin as round bases that grow to 7 inches 18 cm long. It forms clumps about 30 cm high with a 60 100 cm spread. How to get disocactus ackermannii to bloom home guides sf. Orchid cactus disocactus ackermannii kiyanti2008s weblog. It has a very complex taxonomic history and has been mistaken for disocactus ackermannii for a long time.
Botanicus uses taxonomic intelligence tools, including taxonfinder developed by, to locate, verify, and record scientific names located within the text of each digitized page. In other words, these are cacti that grow in trees. A native of mexico, disocactus ackermannii, commonly known as red orchid cactus, is a flatstemmed cactus notable for its brilliantred flowers, which may be up to 6 inches across. Like our page on facebook and keep enjoying memes and tech updates at the same time follow on.
Epiphyllum ackermanni, nopalxochia ackermanni, phyllocactus weingartii, phyllocactus ackermanni, cactus ackermannii, cereus ackermanni. Download pdf download for windows now from softonic. It is perhaps the most commonly grown orchid cactus and seems to survive and flower under most conditions. The plant grows into a spray formation with curved stems, and. These plants branch from the base, producing arches of long, flattened leaves up to 3 1 m long. Epiphyllum hybrid ackermannii hybridus has a medium bloom with vibrant orangered,flat and triangular growth,a strong grower and an excellent bloomer, been around a long time so a very stable grower,few if any setbacks after blooming. Read pdf files right in your browser the pdf download extension. Orchid cactus disocactus ackermannii an ornamental, epiphytic perennial cactus. This page was last edited on 27 october 2015, at 17. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. You can return a list of every page on which botanicus has encountered a. Read to learn how we managed to grow androcactus media like on facebook who dont love memes on tech.
The stems of orchid cactus consist of a short rounded base, about 4 7 inches long, followed by longer flattened leaflike portions, 4 30 inches long and 2 3 inches wide with wavy edges. Its a heavy bloomer and easily flowered plant that has the very appropriate and descriptive popular name, the red orchid cactus for many years this species has aroused much controversy among horticulturists and botanists alike and it was assigned to the genus. Disocactus species, orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus ackermannii by smashedcactus nov 3, 2009 3. Orchid cactus disocactus ackermannii 18102015 lois 1. Epiphyllum ackermanni, nopalxochia ackermanni, phyllocactus weingartii, phyllocactus ackermanni, cactus ackermannii, cereus ackermanni family. Ferocactus hardcover 2005 by john pilbeam author, derek bowdery author 5. The stems of disocactus ackermannii consist of a short rounded base, about 1018 cm 47 in long, followed by longer flattened leaflike portions, 1075 cm 430 in long and 57 cm 23 in wide with wavy edges. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. On may 15, 2005, zapyon from cologne, germany wrote. Being a vigorous, hardy, freeflowering plant, almost impossible to kill. This species is native to mexico in the provinces of oaxaca and veracruz. Disocactus x hybridus ackermannii is a slowgrowing, multistemmed plant with an established root system. Nov 03, 2009 disocactus species, orchid cactus, strap cactus disocactus ackermannii by smashedcactus nov 3, 2009 3. Especially, since the species has been used as parent to many epiphyllum hybrids.
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