Epiphyllum Phyllanthus

Epiphyllum Phyllanthus Care

Epiphyllum Phyllanthus

What is the plant

Epiphyllum phyllanthus, commonly known as the climbing cactus, is a species of epiphytic cacti. It has no leaves, instead having stems that photosynthesise. It is thought to be pollinated by hawkmoths, as the flowers only open at night and produce a strong fragrance.

It can be invasive in Central and South America.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 21°C

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Pruning
Overlong stems can be cut off or shortened. New shoots will usually develop just behind the cut.
Fertilizer
Use a diluted fertilizer of 10-10-10 during the growth periods in spring and fall. In February, use a ratio of 2-10-10 to promote flowering and root development. Once flowering has commenced, suspend feeding the plant until October.
Soil
In cultivation, they perform well in standard potting soil amended with peat and sand. Use clean sand, not the saline-laden sand from a beach.

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Temperature
Seeds of Epiphyllum phyllanthus germinate in a wide temperature range from 10 to 40°C, reaching complete germination in the range of 15 to 30°C. Above 35°C the germination rate increases indicating control by a non phytochrome related process.
Container
Place the container in bright, indirect light and keep the soil misted.
Additional
Epiphyllum phyllanthus, commonly known as the climbing cactus, is a species of epiphytic cacti. It has no leaves, instead having stems that photosynthesise.