Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus 'Fragrant Moondrop'

Epiphyllum

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Regional

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