Disocactus consists of evergreen perennials characterized by cylindrical primary stems and flattened lateral branches. These plants produce funnel-shaped flowers, which may emit a pleasant fragrance, at the edges of the stems. After flowering, they produce fleshy white fruits.

Disocactus

Disocactus 'Red Tip'

Disocactus 'Sunrise'

Disocactus 'Temple Fire'

Disocactus ackermannii is an upright, perennial epiphytic cactus featuring flat, narrow stems that may occasionally exhibit three ribs and have a slightly scalloped edge. The flowers, which can reach up to 12 cm in diameter, are funnel-shaped and range in color from crimson to scarlet, showcasing yellow pollen and white stigma lobes.

Disocactus ackermannii

Disocactus crenatus

Disocactus crenatus 'Beavertail'

Disocactus flagelliformis features long, trailing, cylindrical stems that hang gracefully. From late spring, it produces funnel-shaped flowers in vibrant shades of red to purple, reaching lengths of up to 8 cm.

Disocactus flagelliformis

Disocactus martianus

Disocactus nelsonii is a perennial cactus that can grow main stems up to 1.5 meters long. It features arching, flattened side branches and produces fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers that can reach 10 centimeters in diameter, with a purplish-pink hue.