Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus 'Ackermannii Hybridus'

Epiphyllum

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Smooth
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Hayward, California

Orlando, Florida

Leesburg, Georgia

Denver, North Carolina

Lexington, South Carolina

Travelers Rest, South Carolina

Spring, Texas

Kalama, Washington

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Hayward, CA | April 2019 | positive

What a great Epi..flowers in flushes over the summer and can be mounted in the crotches of trees to hang down.
Typical care..just ...Read More

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