Rooted Disocactus ackermannii cuttings. Disocactis ackermannii is remarkable for its large 8+ inch (21 cm) wide irridescent red flowers. Despite their viberant colors and copious nectar production, these flowers are scentless, this is because they are pollinated by hummingbirds in their native enviornment in southern mexcio and mesoamerica. D. ackermannii like many flat stemmed tropical cacti is an epiphyte (tree dwelling) cactus. They prefer well drained soil,
Disocactus Ackermannii
Plants may appear wrinkled upon arrival, this is normal, plants are just dehydrated due to shipping and will "plump up" in time. All plants are greenhouse grown and are pest free, however due to this plants must be eased into direct sunlight over several days, otherwise plants will sunburn. Use well draining soil. Plants cannot sit in water, but prefer regular watering once every 9 days. Plants are not cold hardy and must be brought indoors should temperature drop below 32°F (0°C). Between December and March plants ship insulated in packing paper and a mylar heat blanket to protect against extremes.