Disocactus 'Amecamensis'

Disocactusspeciosus

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Disocactus (dy-soh-KAK-tus)
Species
speciosus (spee-see-OH-sus)
Synonym
Heliocereus speciosus
Disocactus speciosus f. amecamensis
Heliocereus speciosus var. amecamensis
Cereus amecamensis
Cereus speciosus var. amecamensis
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lakeland, Florida

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | April 2006 | neutral

Another synonym of this plant is Disocactus speciosus var. amecamensis.

Disocactus speciosus f. amecamensis is the white f...Read More

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Lakeland, FL | May 2004 | positive

i found this plant growing in with a neighbors orange tree. i took a piece and moved it to the front of my yard w/plenty of sun. it grows...Read More

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