Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus 'American Sweetheart'

Epiphyllum

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
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
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
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
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:

Newport Beach, California

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | November 2005 | neutral

This hybrid was created by Wressey Cocke by crossing Epiphyllum 'Ruby Snowflake' & E. 'Tassel'.

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Newington, CT (Zone 6a) | October 2004 | positive

7" bloom

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Green Tree Ant
(Oecophylla smaragdina)
American Crow
(Corvus brachyrhynchos)