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Epiphyllum ackermannii

Botanical Name
Epiphyllum ackermannii
Common Names
Red Orchid Cactus, syn Disocactus ackermannii, Succulent,
Attractive tropical cactus with an weeping growth habit. Foliage is green, wavy, flat segments that join and weep. Red flowers appear at the end of foliage stems during mid-Spring.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Epiphyllum ackermannii Red Orchid Cactus, syn Disocactus ackermannii, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Succulents & Cacti Pendulous

Description:
Attractive tropical cactus with an weeping growth habit. Foliage is green, wavy, flat segments that join and weep. Red flowers appear at the end of foliage stems during mid-Spring.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained