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Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus 'Blacklight'

Epiphyllum

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)

Info

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

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 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

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Cactus and Succulents

Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vista, California

Deep Run, North Carolina

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

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