Disocactus × jenkinsonii

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Cactus Succulent

An orchid cactus to around 100cm in height, with glossy, flat, leaf-like green stems with scalloped edges. Large, bright scarlet-red, funnel-shaped flowers with a green throat to around 15cm across, appear in May to June

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Cactaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Disocactus are evergreen perennials with cylindrical main stems and flattened side shoots, bearing funnel-shaped, sometimes fragrant flowers on the margins, followed by fleshy white fruits
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in peat-free cactus/succulent potting mix in bright but indirect light. Avoid over-watering, allowing the top half of soil to completely dry out between waterings. Flowers may take a few years to appear. See cactus and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by root or stem cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Hanging Basket
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required, but remove dead or damaged stems throughout the year

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot if over-watered