orchid cactus
Epiphyllum cartagense
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Notes
Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum cartagense) is a succulent for containers, patios, and houseplant collections. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun. Spidery white flowers open from red buds and reach up to three inches across. They seem to open during the day rather than at night. It is easy to grow and bloom.
Pairs well with Snake plant, N'Joy pothos, and Weeping fig.