| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leafless |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Ovoid, red fruits with white pulp. Fruits contain tiny, black seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| 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 Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Orchid cactus by Grae51 | Apr 12, 2020 8:44 AM | 0 |
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