Description
| Botanical Name | All named Epiphyllum are heavily hybridised from Disocactus sp., Epiphyllum sp., Selenicereus sp., and Pseudorhipsalis sp. True parentage is lost to time. |
| Common Name | Epiphyllum hybrid, Epicacti, Epis, Orchid Cacti |
| Cultivar | Hybrid Red |
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Classification |
Succulents and Cacti |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Central America |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | Epis can grow up to 3 M in height/length. However, cultivars vary greatly in size. Very easy to keep trimmed back to an ideal size. |
| Width | |
| Light | Bright, indirect sunlight |
| Soil | Best grown in hanging baskets or pots in loose, coarse, well-draining soil. Refresh the soil every 2 - 3 years for best results as Epis are fast growers and tend to turn their soil bad very quickly. |
| Water Requirement | In warm weather, water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water whenever the soil begins to dry out and let the excess water drain away. Never leave plants sitting in water. In cool weather, reduce watering. |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Bright Red |
| Flower Time | Djilba - Kambarang (Early to late Spring) |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and animals. Many Epis have small sharp spikes which can cause irritation if ingested. |
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