Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum) (Info)
Cultivar: Absintha
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Smooth-Textured
Succulent
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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