Climbing Cactus

Epiphyllum phyllanthus

Native to:
Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cactaceae
Genus:
Epiphyllum
Species:
Epiphyllum phyllanthus
USDA Symbol:
EPPH

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bats
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (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 warm temperatures and high humidity; light aids germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI