General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Leaves: Other: Leafless
Flowers: Showy
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Cure stem segment until callused (10+ days). After potting, withhold water for two weeks.
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Hybrid Epiphyllum
  • Orchid Cactus
  • Epicactus

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Location: home nursery
Date: 2008-10-18
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Date: 2015-12-02

Date: 2014-09-28
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 2017-07-16
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 2013-06-14
flower almost the same size as plant itself
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2014-04-10
New cuttings
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2014-04-25
New stem growth.

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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