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

Watering

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
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