Disocactus phyllanthoides
GERMAN EMPRESS
Cactaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub or cactus

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Mexico, Central America, South America

Other Botanical Names: Cactus phyllanthoides, Cactus speciosus, Epiphyllum speciosum, Cactus elegans, Epiphyllum phyllanthoides, Cereus phyllanthoides, Phyllocactus phyllanthoides, Opuntia speciosa, Disocactus phyllanthoides, Nopalxochia phyllanthoides

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Disocactus phyllanthoides
GERMAN EMPRESS
Cactaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub or cactus

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in pink

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits contemporary, dry style & tropical designs

Uses: indoors, accents, hanging basket, spillover

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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