Buy Disocactus x jenkinsonii

Also Known As

Orchid Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

10a-12

3.5" | $15

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Disocactus x jenkinsonii plant details

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Easy to grow tropical with arching stems of paddle shaped leaves from which sprout HUGE funnel shaped flowers of scarlet May>June. A wowser in a hanging basket, cascading over a wall…rich soil, consistently moist but not wet, sun to part shade. Pull out your pink flamingos & get the Mai Tais ready! Bring in for winter!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Gardening facts about Disocactus x jenkinsonii plant

How to Grow Disocactus x jenkinsonii

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
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