Disocactus speciosus
About
Disocactus speciosus, the sun cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae. It is native to Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala, and has been introduced to the Canary Islands. As its synonym Heliocereus speciosus it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
- Family
- Cactaceae
How to use it
The sun cactus is not only ornamental but also serves as a conversation starter in gardens. Its vibrant flowers attract pollinators, making it a great addition to any ecological garden. Additionally, its resilience to drought makes it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscaping.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Disocactus speciosus
- Slug
- disocactus-speciosus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Genus
- Disocactus
- Species
- speciosus
- Wikidata QID
- Q310102
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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