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Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus 'Ambrosia'

Epiphyllum

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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

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 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

Pale Pink

Pink

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Regional

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | November 2005 | neutral

This hybrid was created by Wressey Cocke by crossing Epiphyllum ‘Wonderful One’ with E. ‘Happy Thoughts’.
It was registere...Read More

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