Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Epiphyllum

Species:

Epiphyllum macropterum

USDA Symbol:

EPMA2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require warmth and humidity; best propagated by stem cuttings.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI