{"title":"Cactus Orchid","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"285\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus: \u003cem data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eEpiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchid Cactus, Epiphyllums\u003cbr data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eEpiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of epiphytic cacti celebrated for their large, exotic, and often fragrant flowers that bloom primarily at night or in the early morning. Known commonly as Orchid Cacti, these plants grow naturally in the tree canopies of tropical forests, anchoring themselves to bark rather than rooting in soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eUnlike their desert-dwelling relatives, \u003cem data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eEpiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e species have flat, leaf-like stems (technically modified branches) that arch gracefully and bear stunning blooms in shades of white, pink, red, yellow, or orange. Though pure species are beautiful, most cultivated varieties are hybrids selected for their floral showiness and diverse colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun, which can scorch stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, airy mix such as orchid bark blended with cactus soil or peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow top third of soil to dry before watering. Reduce watering in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical; grown indoors in Canada. Can go outdoors in summer (protect from sun and cool temperatures).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; prune after flowering to control size and shape, and repot every few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eEpiphyllum oxypetalum\u003c\/em\u003e, often called Queen of the Night, produces large, white, fragrant blooms that open for just one night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eDespite their name, these “leaf cacti” don’t have true leaves—just flattened stems that handle both photosynthesis and water storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eThe genus name comes from the Greek \u003cem data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eepi\u003c\/em\u003e (upon) and \u003cem data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003ephyllon\u003c\/em\u003e (leaf), referring to their flower-growing stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eEpiphyllums are commonly passed down through generations as houseplants, prized for their reliable and dramatic flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eThey're non-toxic to pets, making them a safe and beautiful choice for indoor plant lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/orchid-cactus.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. 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