Pfeiffera boliviana
An epiphytic cactus, with flattened, narrow, trailing green stems to 1m long, angled at the midrib and alternately scalloped at the edges. From spring to summer it produces funnel-shaped white or pink flowers from the areoles
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | White Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | White Pink | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping, Trailing
- Genus
A genus of trailing, flowering cacti, found in Bolivia and northwestern Argentina with long, narrow serrated or spiny stems and creamy-white, orange or pink waxy flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Bolivia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a free-draining, epiphytic cactus mix in bright filtered or indirect light with moderate to high humidity. Mist daily in warm weather. In growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times; water sparingly at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 19-24°C in spring; root stem sections in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- hanging basket
- Houseplants
- Sub-tropical
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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