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Deamia chontalensis
Deamia chontalensis
Deamia chontalensis is an exotic, scrambling, and climbing epiphytic or lithophytic cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. Known for its segmented, winged stems that cascade beautifully from hanging baskets or cling to supports, it produces magnificent, nocturnal, fragrant white flowers that captivate collectors.
Deamia funis
Deamia funis
Deamia funis is an intriguing, climbing and epiphytic member of the family Cactaceae. Unlike typical desert cacti, this species has adapted to climb up tree trunks or rocky cliffs in tropical forests. Its specific epithet 'funis' translates from Latin as 'rope', referencing its slender, elongated, rope like stem structure . It is highly suited for hanging baskets or vertical trellises in cultivation.
Deamia montalvoae
Deamia montalvoae
Deamia montalvoae is a rare epiphytic and climbing cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae . It is well suited to climbing trees or growing on rocky outcroppings in seasonally dry tropical environments.
Deamia testudo
Deamia testudo
Deamia testudo is a remarkable epiphytic and lithophytic cactus species native to the tropical forests of southern Mexico and Central America. Known for its climbing growth habit and climbing aerial roots, it clings to host trees and rocky cliffs. It is commonly referred to as the "Dog Tail Cactus" or "Tortoise Cactus" due to its flattened, armored segment look as it matures .
