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orchid cactus 'Celestial Snow'

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An evergreen epiphytic cactus with rounded stems and green succulent-like lobed leaves. Large, double creamy yellow fragrant flowers appear from late spring to early summer

Scientific classification

Species: orchid cactus 'Celestial Snow' (Epiphyllum 'Celestial Snow')
Genus: Epiphyllum
Family: Cactaceae

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Toxicity: Cactus Succulent · Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Trailing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of orchid cactus 'Celestial Snow'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of orchid cactus 'Celestial Snow'

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orchid cactus 'Celestial Snow' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings in early summer

Growing

In areas where temperatures drop below 10ºC, grow in epiphytic cactus compost in bright filtered light as houseplants or in a warm greenhouse with moderate to high humidity, and a minimum temperature of 10ºC for most of the year but 15ºC in the growing season; from mid-spring to late summer water freely and apply a high-potash fertilizer every 2 weeks as flower buds form, while in winter keep just moist. In warmer climates, grow in fertile, sharply drained soil in light dappled or partial shade. For more advice, see Epiphyllum cultivation

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