Hybrid Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, Epicactus 'Andromeda'

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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
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:

San Diego, 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

Paul Fort and Garland O'Barr are the creators of this plant.

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

7' bloom

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