Disocactus phyllanthoides (Pond Lily Cactus) - Image 2

Botanical names: Disocactus phyllanthoides, Nopalxochia phyllanthoides, Phyllocactus phyllanthoides

Common names: Pond Lily Cactus, Deutsche Kaiserin,

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Mexico

Hardiness: 25°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterRegular waterEpiphyte plantPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Disocactus phyllanthoides
Disocactus phyllanthoides (German Empress) - epiphytic cactus with elegant arching stems and clusters of soft pink flowers, cherished for their beauty and long-lasting bloom in spring and early summer.


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