How to tend a Nopalxochia ackermannii
Also known as: Cactus ackermannii (Haw.) Lindl., Epiphyllum ackermannii Haw., Heliocereus ackermannii (Haw.) Doweld, Phyllocactus ackermannii (Haw.) Salm-Dyck, Disocactus ackermannii var. ackermannii , Phyllocactus ackermannii (Haw.) Lindl., Nopalxochia ackermannii (Haw.) F.M.Knuth, Cereus ackermannii (Haw.) Otto ex Pfeiff., Weberocereus ackermannii (Haw.) S.S.Ying
Log in to add this plantWatering
Resistant to drought, water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, grows in sunny places, avoid summer direct strong light
Soil
Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Tropical Americas
- Category
- Cactaceae, Epiphyllum
- Size
- Diameter ⥠15 cm, height ⥠25 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period April-June
- Flower colors
- purple red, red, pink, magenta, yellow, white, blue purple
- World Flora Online
- View on WFO