Moon Cactus, Queen of the Night

Epiphyllumanguliger var. macrocarpa

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
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
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Zephyrhills, Florida

Livingston, Louisiana

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Zephyrhills, FL | December 2010 | positive

One strange plant. Bizarre shape and growing habit. New leaves grow from leaf/stem nodules like a prickly pear. Occasionally sends up ...Read More

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