Epiphyllum guatemalense monstruosa

  • Product number: 643365
  • Origin: Central America
  • Latin: Epiphyllum guatemalense monstruosa

A spineless leaf cactus, with broad, thick, decoratively curled leaves. A plant to grow outdoors in summer and to bring indoors into a cool room in winter. The graceful white flowers appear at night; it's worth staying up for them... After flowering, round, red fruits develop, which are edible, very juicy and tasty.

Names:
Latin: Epiphyllum guatemalense monstruosa
Dutch: Krulcactus
English: Curly Locks Orchid Cactus

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Sowing method: Sowing: all year round in seed compost (cocopeat with silver sand) where the top layer has been sieved. Distribute seeds over the surface, press lightly, add a thin layer of fine sand, and keep moist. Germination temperature 20-30̊C.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • All year

Harvesting time:

  • Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors

Position:

  • Partial shade
  • Indirect sunlight
  • Flower colour: Elegant white flowers that bloom at night
  • Origin: Central America
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects:
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Advanced
  • Latin: Epiphyllum guatemalense monstruosa
  • Dutch: Curling cactus
  • Also known as:
  • English: Curly Locks Orchid Cactus
  • All year round

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