Disocactus × hybridus is a hybrid between Disocactus phyllanthoides and Disocactus speciosus. It is perhaps the most commonly grown orchid cactus and seems to survive and flower under most conditions. The stems are flat to triangular, often quite thick and succulent. The flowers are more or less funnel shaped, usually orange to red. The stigma lobes are white, never lavender. It has a very complex taxonomic history and has been mistaken for Disocactus ackermannii for a long time.
- Scientific Name: Disocactus x hybridus (Van Geel) Barthlott
- Common Names: Orchid Cactus
- Family: Cactaceae
- Subfamily: Cactoideae
- Tribe: Hylocereeae
- Genus: Disocactus
Origin:
Disocactus × hybridus is a hybrid between Disocactus phyllanthoides and Disocactus speciosus.
Cultivars:
This cross has been remade many times creating several cultivars. However, many of them are confused today and cannot be identified.
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How to Grow and Care
Many of the cultivated plants known as epiphyllum hybrids or just epiphyllums are derived from crosses between species of Disocactus (rather than Epiphyllum) and other genera in the Hylocereeae.
Keep relatively dry in winter or when night temperatures remain below 10° C. Disocactus dislike extreme heat and cold, so they are best green-housed during the depth of winter and heat of summer in hot dry climates such as mine. They also prefer shade to sun, and like a little extra humidity in the air. Flowering in spring and summer the flower color varies from white, yellow red or purple depending on species...
- Learn more at HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR DISOCACTUS
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