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Epiphyllumphyllanthus

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)
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Species
phyllanthus (fil-LAN-thus)
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Synonym
Epiphyllum phyllanthus var. phyllanthus
Rhipsalis macrocarpa
Rhipsalis phyllanthus
Phyllocactus phyllanthus
Phyllocactus gaillardae
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Cream/Tan
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

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

King Salmon, Alaska

Ugashik, Alaska

Norcross, Georgia

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