Epiphyllum Red & Magenta
Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum hybrids) are epiphytic cacti that make easy and interesting houseplants.
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. This hybrid of unknown name has fire engine red flowers with hot magenta interior petals each with a red central band. 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: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
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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Geographical Origin: Central and South America, Garden Origin
