RED ORCHID CACTUS
Epiphyllum ackermannii
£11.85
Orchid cactus is an attractive trailing house plant that does not need direct sunlight to thrive which makes it a versatile choice for interior decoration. Its stems are erect at first becoming pendant as the grow up to 50cm long and up to 7cm wide. The flowers are bright red up to 10cm in diameter.
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Description
CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR RED ORCHID CACTUS
– Soil: Free draining succulent soil
– Sun Exposure: It thrives in indirect bright light. In later summer/early autumn make sure the plant receives a little full sun (although not peak afternoon heat), this will encourage it to produce flowers.
– Watering: water abundantly through the warmer months but let it dry out between watering. Water less frequently during the winter months.
– Hardiness: keep at a normal room temperature
PLAN INFO
– Latin Name: Epiphyllum ackermannii or Disocactus achermannii
– Common Name: Red Orchid Cactus
– Origin: Tropical forests of Veracruz and Oaxaca in Mexico
Additional information
Size | The pictures show the actual plants I sell. They are around 15cm 6 inches tall. |
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Shipping: | The plant will arrive in 9cm diameter plastic nursery pot. |
Plant Form | |
Fits Pot Size |