Advice needed: Epiphyllum care

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AussieGuy NSW, Australia Nov 01, 2023

Hi
I'm new here and a novice gardener. I have taken over the care of my fathers plants and garden and have a large Epiphyllum (Epiphyllum phyllanthus I think) that has been shabby and neglected for years.
I want to move it to a more shaded position and I have a place in mind but I wasn't sure if I should take some cuttings or dig up and try and move the entire plant.
My understanding is that it's red colouration is due to sunburn/stress and it currently gets full morning and midday sun.
So my main question is: is the plant too stressed to handle repotting/repositioning or should I start anew with cuttings? Thanks in advance

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Vestia San Francisco, CA Nov 01, 2023

Hey mate, Look, you want to get that thing out of the sun as soon as you can. They’re tough little buggers and will survive the move.
Cut that damaged foliage off if you want to make it look a bit tidier, won’t hurt it either.
Cheers.

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AussieGuy NSW, Australia Nov 01, 2023

Quote from Vestia :
Hey mate, Look, you want to get that thing out of the sun as soon as you can. They’re tough little buggers and will survive the move.
Cut that damaged foliage off if you want to make it look a bit tidier, won’t hurt it either.
Cheers.


Excellent, very happy to hear. I was concerned it was too stressed to survive.
I have to move a big Monstera then I'll replace it with the Epiphyllum. The coming week is supposed to be overcast, so the Epi. should be fine where it is for a little while longer.
Thanks so much for your help. There isn't much info I could find on transplanting sun stressed succulents online.

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AussieGuy NSW, Australia Nov 15, 2023

Woo! The Epi. is doing much better in its new position.
The leaves are greening up and it is covered in flower buds.
I was able to get some pics of one tonight. Pretty sure it's a Epiphyllum hookeri from the look of the flowers.
Thanks again :)

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Vestia San Francisco, CA Nov 15, 2023

Nicely done!

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