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Lepismium Species, Hurricane Cactus

Lepismiumcruciforme var. spiralis

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Lepismium cruciforme var. spiralis by idalingi
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lepismium (le-PIS-mee-um)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 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

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Bloom Time
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

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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:

Lakeside, California

Rowland Heights, California

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JeffSers
Lakeside, CA | June 2014 | positive

I have this plant growing under my live oak tree with all of my other epiphytic cacti and orchids. It gets light shade throughout the day...Read More

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