Epiphyllum ‘White Plume’

Epiphyllum 'White Plume' is a beautiful orchid cactus with icy white 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. ‘White Plume’ has icy white flowers sometimes with a touch of peach on the outer 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:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Pink

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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