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Epiphyllums,
The "Orchid Cacti"-How to Flower
We try to mimic their native habitat of Central and South America. We give them a period of dryness with cool nighttime temperatures in the winter. In the summer, we give them lots of water, imitating the rainy season.
Growing Tips
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Totally restrict water from November
until buds begin to appear in late winter/early spring; begin watering at this time.
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Keep nighttime temperatures from the mid 50°’s to high 30°'s during the winter.
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Blooms open sequentially over 2-3 weeks
in the spring.
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Increase moisture and fertilizer in the summertime.
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Flowers form off of last years growth of summer.
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Therefore, only prune after flowering.
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Use a well drained, porous potting mix.
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