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    Disocactus anguliger

    Also Known As

    • Epiphyllum anguliger
    • Epiphyllum darrahii
    • Phyllocactus anguliger
    • Phyllocactus darrahii
    • Rickrack Orchid Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, vine

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Disocactus anguliger plant details

    Disocactus anguliger is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Disocactus anguliger

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
    Plant family: cactaceae, epiphyllum
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, epiphyte, fragrant, hanging basket, houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Disocactus anguliger

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Epiphyllum anguliger is a night-blooming, epiphytic Cactus displaying long, flat, fleshy stems growing in a zig-zag shape. Features large, sweetly fragrant, white starry flowers. Fishbone Cactus is a great hanging basket plant for bright indirect light. Best grown in a light, aerated, peat based potting soil. Thoroughly water and allow to dry slightly between sessions. During the growing season, provide monthly, light feedings. This winter dormant plant should be protected from frost.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    An Orchid Cactus with many virtues: unique foliage, free-blooming, and evening fragrance. The leaves, comprised of a series of deeply cut lobes create a saw-like tooth effect giving it the common name Ric Rac Cactus. Flowers arrive effortlessly from late summer through fall, and best of all, it's one species that doesn't need a winter chill to flower. The pure white 3" blooms, backed by orange-bronze sepals and petals, open over many weeks. It makes an excellent subject for hanging containers.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    The notched stems of this 'Night Blooming' Orchid Cactus give it's unusual name. The deep green arching stems produce 3-4" wide fragrant white to cream colored blooms from spring to summer. Very easy to grow and great for hanging baskets.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Disocactus anguliger plant

    How to Grow Disocactus anguliger

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Disocactus speciosus

    aka Mexican Jungle Cactus, Sun Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Disocactus speciosus flower by Bernard Loison
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    Disocactus flagelliformis

    aka Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus flagriformis, Aporocactus leptophis, Cereus flagriformis, Cereus flegelliformis, Rat's Tail Cactus, Rattail Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-72"

    Width: 12"-120"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Disocactus flagelliformis flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa

    aka Discocactus ramulosus, Disocactus ramulosus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • low
    Photo of Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa by Brian's Botanicals
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