Epiphyllum ‘Cadet’
Epiphyllum 'Cadet' is an orchid cactus with large, lavender-magenta and bright red flowers.
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. ‘Cadet’ has large flowers with lavender-magenta inner petals with hot red stripes and outer bright red petals. 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: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Magenta
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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