Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus
Epiphyllum 'Irena Paetz'

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)
Cultivar: Irena Paetz
Hybridized by Paetzold

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

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)
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting