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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Leaves: Other: Leafless
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Ruby red outer petals, inner petals deep Fuchsia Purple with Fuchsia edges
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Espalier
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
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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Gorgeous. by DaisyRyder Mar 30, 2017 9:49 AM 0

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