RHS A cactus with three-angled green stems and branches and large, fragrant flowers, 18-23cm across, with orange-red petals, the inner petals flushed with fuchsia-pink, and cream stamens and stigmas, from late spring to early summer
0.1-0.5 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
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| Winter |
In areas where temperatures drop below 10°C, grow in epiphytic cactus compost in bright filtered light as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse with moderate to high humidity, and a minimum temperature of 10°C for most of the year but 15°C in the growing season; from mid-spring to late summer water freely and apply a high-potash fertilizer every 2 weeks as flower buds form, while in winter keep just moist. In warmer climates, grow in fertile, sharply drained soil in light dappled or partial shade. For more advice, see Epiphyllum cultivation
Propagate by stem cuttings in early summer
No pruning required
May be susceptible to mealybugs, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Generally disease-free