Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus
Epiphyllum 'Andromeda'

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)
Cultivar: Andromeda
Hybridized by Fort O'Barr

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

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)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

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