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    Discocactus zehntneri

    Also Known As

    • Discocactus albispinus
    • Discocactus araneispinus
    • Discocactus buenekeri
    • Discocactus zehntneri f. albispinus
    • Discocactus zehntneri ssp. araneispinus
    • Discocactus zehntneri ssp. buenekeri
    • Discocactus zehntneri ssp. horstiorum
    • Discocactus zehntneri subsp. albispinus
    • Discocactus zehntneri var. albispinus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 4"-12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Discocactus zehntneri plant details

    Discocactus zehntneri is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Discocactus zehntneri

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: clumping, fragrant, houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Discocactus zehntneri

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Light Shade. Indoor. 1.2" slightly scented white or cream flowers that open at night.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Nicely grown beauties with cephalium; creamy yellow flowers grow from the cephalium. 3" diameter plants. Named for Dr. Leo Zehntner, this is the smallest of the Discocacti. As with all of this genus, they need to be protected from cold and watered when completely dry during the summer. From Southern Brazil.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Discocactus zehntneri plant

    How to Grow Discocactus zehntneri

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Discocactus placentiformis

    aka Cactus placentifo, Discocactus alteolens, Discocactus crystallophilus, Discocactus insignis, Discocactus latispinus, Discocactus multicolorispinus, Discocactus pseudolatispinus, Discocactus pugionacanthus, Discocactus pulvinicapitatus, Discocactus tricornis, Melocactus besleri

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 3"

    Width: 6"

    • bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Discocactus placentiformis foliage by Kara Nursery
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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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