Disocactus (Epiphyllum) ackermannii 'Red tip' is a cultivar of Disocactus ackermannii (Lindl.) Barthlott is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests of Mexico. The stems of Disocactus ackermannii consist of a short rounded base, followed by longer flattened leaf-like portions, with wavy edges. The plant branches from the base and arches downwards, being altogether some 1 m long. The scarlet flowers have greenish throats and are funnel shaped. This cultivar has red leaves with red margins and tips, especially when exposed to ample light.
Genus name: Greek dis- 'twice' + Greek isos 'equal' + Cactus. Named “in allusion to the distinctive character of the genus”, i.e. the tepals and sepals being equal in number and “similar in form and colour” (Lindley).
Disocactus (Epiphyllum) ackermannii 'Red tip'
Disocactus (Epiphyllum) ackermannii 'Red tip' plants are ca.35 cm long and come in a ø 14 cm hanging pot.
