Disocactus ackermannii seeds grow into Ackermann's orchid cactus — a spectacular epiphytic cactus native to the cloud forest biome of Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico, producing some of the largest and most vivid flowers of any epiphytic cactus. Named after Georg Ackermann, German nurseryman who cultivated it in the early 19th century. The genus Disocactus comes from the Greek disos = two-eared + cactus, or possibly from di- = two-eared (referring to the distinctive flat, strap-like stems). Produces flat, strap-shaped stem segments; enormous, trumpet-shaped flowers in brilliant scarlet-crimson, to 15 cm across. Family Cactaceae.Partial shade; humus-rich, well-drained epiphytic or bark-based soils; moderate water; warm to cool humid conditions; frost-tender. Epiphytic cultivation. 'Ackermannii' honours G. Ackermann (German nurseryman); Ackermann's orchid cactus; scarlet-crimson trumpet flowers to 15 cm; Oaxaca Flat strap-like stems; enormous scarlet-crimson flowers to 15 cm; cloud forest epiphyte; Oaxaca-Chiapas; frost-tender Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico — cloud forest biome; orchid cactus; largest flowers of any epiphytic cactus Genus Disocactus: ~15 species; Mexico to South America; Family Cactaceae; Order Caryophyllales Partial shade; humus-rich epiphytic soils; moderate water; warm humid; frost-tender; epiphytic; Cactaceae Disocactus ackermannii — Ackermann's orchid cactus — produces some of the most spectacular flowers of any cactus: the enormous (to 15 cm) scarlet-crimson trumpet blooms on the flat, strap-like stems have made it one of the most cultivated ornamental epiphytic cacti since the 19th century.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
