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Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus 'Blushing Belle'

Epiphyllum

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Magenta (pink-purple)

Fruit Colors

Mid Spring

Growing Habit

Unknown - Tell us

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From woody stem cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Cactus and Succulents

Epiphytes

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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Ellerbe, NC (Zone 8a) | July 2012 | neutral

Blushing Belle - Very pretty bell shaped flowers in shades of rose. Color deepens as flowers age.

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