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Epiphyllum
Genus – the data refers to the whole genus Epiphyllum, not to a single species.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Epiphyllum
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Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymedium
Min. temperature10 °CJanuary
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 10–17 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
February
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 10–17 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Cactus fertiliser once a month at half strength.
Bright spot, east or west window.
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Cactus fertiliser once a month at half strength.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
After mid-May (last frosts) it can go outside – keep it in partial shade for the first 1–2 weeks to avoid sunburn.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Cactus fertiliser once a month at half strength.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Cactus fertiliser once a month at half strength.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Cactus fertiliser once a month at half strength.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
Bring it in when nights drop below 15 °C. Check for pests first.
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
November · now
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 10–17 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
December
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
Cool and bright, 10–17 °C: unheated room, stairwell, cold windowsill or frost-free greenhouse.
An epiphytic forest cactus: airy humus-rich mix, bright shade, cooler and drier in winter.
Epiphyllum – what to know
Epiphyllum: a plant genus (Cactaceae). Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 10 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Epiphyllum?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Epiphyllum need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Epiphyllum get?
Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Epiphyllum toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Epiphyllum flower?
Typical flowering time: April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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