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Epiphyllum

Epiphyllumguatemalense f. monstrosa

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Pittsburg, California

Stamford, Connecticut

Boca Raton, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Deland, Florida(2 reports)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Southold, New York

Williamsburg, Ohio

Austin, Texas

Mukilteo, Washington

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fargesianate
American Fork, UT | December 2014 | neutral

I agree with the previous comment. I planted seeds and had them germinate readily and they are all true to type.

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mjsponies
DeLand/Deleon Springs, FL (Zone 8b) | January 2012 | positive

Easy to grow and super interesting "Curly" foliage.
Info on propagation is incorrect tho, Seeds can be sown, and are easy to germi...Read More

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