Succulent – Night Blooming Cereus
Night Blooming Cereus
Botanical name: epiphyllum oxypetalum
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 7-20 ft in height with a spread of 2-4 ft if grown in tropical or indoor environments
Hardy zone: zones 10-12
Foliage color: green
Flower color: white/yellow/pink
Bloom time: summer
Growth rate: grows 1-3 ft per year
Pruning instructions: lightly prune as needed to maintain desired shape and size
Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months
Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant, porch accent, shade garden
Special features: drought tolerant, disease resistant, shade tolerant, pet-friendly
Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: allow the soil to mostly dry out between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a cactus and succulent fertilizer once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring, summer
Best type of soil: sand, loam
Companion plants: agave, sedum, aloe vera, orchid cactus
Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and petsÂ
Invasive species: no
