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Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Epiphytic / Holiday Cacti (Schlumbergera, Rhipsalidopsis, Disocactus)Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Dutchman's Pipe Cactus
Broad flattened leaflike stems produce enormous fragrant white flowers that open at night.
Growth habit: trailing epiphytic cactus.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Most cacti are simple to water but need genuinely strong indoor light and a fast-draining root zone.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle morning or late-day sun may be tolerated.
Water after the airy mix partly dries; do not treat as a permanently dry desert cactus.
Chunky airy epiphytic cactus mix with bark and mineral aeration.
Average to moderate humidity.
Allow to trail or cascade.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescencePest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
