Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus 'Roman Holiday'

Epiphyllum

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)
Synonym
Spacing
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
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Pink
Coral/Apricot
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
By tip layering
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
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
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Canoga Park, California

Garden Grove, California

San Diego, California

Claremont, New Hampshire

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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| August 2021 | positive

Epiphyllums are easy, also in the Netherlands. Outside from late spring (may) to end of summer (august). Cool winters (10 centigrade) The...Read More

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M
Garden Grove, CA | June 2015 | positive

There seems to be some confusion about how to make epis flower. Epis will flower when they become crowded in their
pot. Another w...Read More

A
(Zone 5a) | July 2004 | neutral

I have this plant for 5 years and it didn't bloom. Recently I heard from one of my friends that this plant has male and female leaves. If...Read More

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