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Epiphyllum 'American Sweetheart'

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum) (Info)
Cultivar: American Sweetheart

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

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:
Light Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pink

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Evergreen
Succulent

Other details:
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:
Unknown - Tell us

By bszarek
Thumbnail #1 of Epiphyllum  by bszarek

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Xenomorf On Nov 6, 2005, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ
(Zone 9b) wrote:

This hybrid was created by Wressey Cocke by crossing Epiphyllum 'Ruby Snowflake' & E. 'Tassel'.

Positive bszarek On Oct 24, 2004, bszarek from Newington, CT
(Zone 6a) wrote:

7" bloom



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