ON THIS PLANT
Epiphyllum hookeri is a species of climbing cactus in the Epiphyllum genus. It forms showy white flowers and is native from Mexico through Central America to Venezuela. A perennial, it was introduced to Florida and some West Indian islands.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Succulent
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Epiphyllum
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 3.05 m
- Mature Spread
- 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White, Pink
- Flower Size
- 15.24 cm to 20.32 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Climbing cactus en Nightblooming Cactus en Nopalillo de Hooker en Orchid cactus en Hooker’s orchid cactus
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