Crenate Orchid Cactus
Epiphyllumcrenatum

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)
Species: crenatum (kre-NAY-tum)

Synonym:Cereus crenatus

Synonym:Epiphyllum crenatum var. crenatum

Synonym:Epiphyllum caulorhizum

Synonym:Phyllocactus crenatus

Synonym:Phyllocactus caulorhizus

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible