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Nelson disocactus | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Nelson disocactus

Disocactus nelsonii

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Disocactus
Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

D. nelsonii is an evergreen cactus with main stems to 1.5m in length, bearing arching, flattened lateral branches and fragrant funnel-shaped purplish-pink flowers to 10cm across

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Acid

Moisture

Well Drained

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Aspect

North FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in an acidic, epiphytic cactus compost in bright filtered light with low humidity. Water freely when in growth and apply a dilute fertiliser in spring and late summer. Water sparingly at other times

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years