Epiphyllum oxypetalum, known as the Dutchman's pipe cactus, princess of the night, or queen of the night, is a cactus species native to Mexico to Nicaragua. While it's an easily cultivated species, flowering is infrequent and occurs exclusively at night. This plant can thrive in direct sunlight, but it requires a gradual acclimatization period of a couple of weeks. There may be some leaf loss due to sunburn during this acclimatization, but the subsequent new growths are typically more robust when exposed to direct sunlight.
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LIGHT | Shade to full sun
COLD TOLERANCE | 4 ºC
WATER | Keep soil moist
SOIL PH | Slightly acidic
SOIL TYPE | 50% potting mix 50% non organic material (pumice or perlite).
FERTILIZER | Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS | Leaf or stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | High
ACTIVE SEASON | All year round
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NOTE
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS
Tuck the leaf cutting (upright) 1" to 2" into the soil. Keep soil moist for the next 4 weeks. Roots should form and new growth should emerge.
Growing Tips
Growing Tips
Rooting Tips
Rooting Tips
• Use calcined clay gravel, or horticultural sand to root cuttings.
• Root cuttings in bright shade.
Buying Tips
Buying Tips
• Avoid shipping delays by not purchasing plants during the Christmas and Holiday season.
• To avoid cold damage and shipping delays, refrain from purchasing plants during the winter months.
• Save on winter shipping costs by buying plants during the summer.
• Get the best quality plants by buying during summer.
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