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Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus 'Appassionata'

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
Height

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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

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Other Details
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Red
Medium Purple
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Days to Maturity

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Seed Type
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Usage

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Disease Resistance

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Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

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Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Days to Maturity

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Awards (if applicable)

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Habit

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Group

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Pruning Groups

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Bloom Diameter

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Heat (Pungency)

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Disease Resistance

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Seed Type

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Section

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

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

Wilton, California

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Newington, CT (Zone 6a) | October 2004 | positive

8" bloom

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