Ackermann's disocactus

Under glass grow in acidic, moisture-retentive but sharply-draining compost, or a proprietary epiphytic cactus compost, in bright filtered light and moderate to low humidity. During the growing season water freely applying a balanced fertiliser for acid loving plants at half strength every two weeks from April to end September. Water only moderately and cease fertiliser applications during the winter. In frost free areas grow in hanging baskets or epiphytically in partial shade

No pruning required

Propagate by seed at 27°C as soon as ripe in acidic loamless compost. Softwood cuttings may be taken in late spring

Can be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs under glass

Generally disease free, except where grown in poorly draining soils which can result in root rot