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Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus 'Mexicanus'

Epiphyllum

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2005 | neutral

The flowers are over six inches wide and are various shades of pink to red to rose.
Epiphyllums have "leaf-like" stems, but have n...Read Moreo leaves (foliage).

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