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Disocactus 'Moennighoffii'

Scientific Name: Disocactus 'Moennighoffii'
Synonym: Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus williamsonii, Cereus moennighoffii, Disocactus 'Williamsonii'
Family: Cactaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10-11

Origin: Hybrid of Disocactus flagelliformis x D. martianus

Growth Habits: Epiphytic cactus, characteristics similar to the parents.

Disocactus "Williamsonii" is a similar plant with parents of the same species.

Blooming Habits:
Diurnal carmine red flowers with darker midribs, "inner petals being almost violet with red midribs" (Borg)

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