Disocactus martianus

Scientific Name: Disocactus martianus (Zuccarini) W.Barthlott
Synonym: Aporocactus conzattii, Aporocactus martianus var. conzattii , Aporocactus martianus, Cereus conzattii, Cereus martianus
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Mexico (Oaxaca)

Growth Habits: Creeping plants, stems up to 5 feet long (1.5 m), occasionally with aerial roots, up to 1 inch thick (2.5 cm); 8 to 10 slightly tuberculate ribs; 3 or 4 pale brown central spines, one up to 0.5 inch long (12 mm); 6 to 20 radials

Watering Needs: Much less water in winter

Blooming Habits:
Bright red diurnal flowers in summer, 4 inches long (10 cm), 2.4 inches in diameter (6 cm). The flowers stay open for a couple of days. They are followed by green globose fruits, 0.8 inches in diameter (2 cm).