Epiphyllum guatemalense ‘Monstrosa’

Epiphyllum guatemalense 'Monstrosa' is an epiphytic cactus with twisted and spiraled succulent leaves.

Epiphyllum guatemalense ‘Monstrosa’ is an epiphytic cactus with twisted and spiraled succulent leaves. It has white and coppery yellow 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:  Curly Locks

Family:  Cactaceae (The Cactus Family)

Zone Hardiness:  10-12

Light:  Part Sun Part Shade Full Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Tender

Bloom Time:  Spring

Soil Moisture:  Average

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  Pink

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  As a forest epiphyte in southern Mexico at elevations of 1100-1800 metres.

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