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Epiphyllum Hybrid, Epicactus, Orchid Cactus 'Campfire'

Epiphyllum

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Epiphyllum (ep-ih-FYE-lum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fremont, California

San Diego, California

San Jose, California

Richmond, Texas

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(Zone 8a) | April 2011 | positive

Got a cutting in early spring 2010 and has bloomed for me in Spring 2011. I'm growing mine in a hanging basket. After losing epis tha...Read More

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