Epiphyllum ‘Ambrosia’
Epiphyllum 'Ambrosia' is an orchid cactus with huge, 12 inch wide flowers in glowing lavender pink with light yellow.
Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum hybrids) are epiphytic cacti that grow on trees in Central and South America. They have flattened or three-edged, succulent leaves that are vertical, arching or pendulous and which bear spectacular large, colourful flowers. ‘Ambrosia’ has huge flowers up to 12 inches across in glowing lavender pink with a central light yellow glow to each petal. Grow as a houseplant in the cold months and as an outdoor patio plant in the summer in bright indirect light or part shade/part sun. Easy to grow and bloom.
Common Name: Orchid Cactus
Family: Cactaceae (The Cactus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 10-12
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Foliage Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Average
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Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woods and thickets in a wide range of soils and exposures in lowland and mountains to 3000 metres.
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