Epiphyllum ‘German Empress’/’Deutsch Kaiserin’

Epiphyllum 'German Empress'/'Deutsch Kaiserin' is an orchid cactus with large, 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. ‘German Empress’/’Deutsch Kaiserin’ has large, fire engine red flowers. 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:  Yellow

Bloom Time:  Spring - Fall

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Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Tender

Soil Moisture:  Average

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Fragrance:  No

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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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