General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Leaves: Other: Leafless. Plant has flattened leaf-like stems
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Nocturnal
Flower Color: Green
Red
White
Other: Scarlet red with greenish throat.
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Other: Allow cut stem to callous over before planting.
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Orchid Cactus
  • Strap Cactus
  • Pitaya Roja

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Location: My Garden
Date: 2014-04-29
Location: Ingleside. Illinois
Date: 2024-07-14

Date: 2018-11-11

Date: 2012-10-10
Rooted cuttings are putting out new stem growth
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Comments:
  • Posted by Quilting24 on Aug 16, 2014 12:55 PM concerning plant:
    the information says it's a perennial. In what zone?
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