Disocactus

• Growth: Long, flat or angled stems hang from elevated pots.
• Flowers: Established plants may bloom seasonally with red, pink, orange or white flowers.
• Light: Bright filtered daylight or gentle morning sun.
• Moisture: An airy mix that partly dries between waterings.

Disocactus occurs in forests of Mexico and Central America, where its stems can root among tree branches and rocks. Narrow or flattened shoots arch outwards, sometimes carrying flowers along their margins.

The large blooms can appear on mature stems during the growing season. Their colour and flowering time depend on the species and hybrid.

Disocactus plants

Disocactus anguliger forms long, zigzagging stems that hang from a raised pot. Disocactus ackermannii produces broader, arching growth and can develop large, colourful flowers along its stems. The compact Beavertail form has another recognisable outline.

These cacti naturally grow around trees and rocks in tropical forests. They appreciate bright filtered daylight and an airy growing medium that retains some moisture between waterings. A slightly cooler, less frequently watered period can help mature plants form flower buds in some species.

Give the stems room to arch freely, especially as a hanging plant grows longer. Some varieties have fine bristles along the edges, so handle mature stems with care.