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Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus 'Monastery Garden'

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
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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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
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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:

Richmond, California

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