Epiphillum hybrid

Epiphyllym hybrid is the result of crossing the original form of the epiphyllum( cactus from the humid tropics) with large-flowered species of ceresus and its close relatives: gilocereus and selenicereus.

Root system is poorly developed, the stems are elongated, erect, with strongly pronounced ribs;a characteristic feature of the epiphyllum is the presence of "leaves" - leaf-like altered lateral shoots;buds are laid in areoles;flowers up to 20 cm in diameter, some species resemble camellia flowers, others have sharper petals. The active vegetation begins in late February.

The most common varieties in indoor culture are: "Aiora Boreal" - orange flowers;"Walter Haage" - the flowers are orange;"Venus" - flowers are pink;"Time" - the flowers are yellowish-white, fragrant;"Guisept Verdi * - flowers of salmon;"Draga Frichova" - flowers are pink;"Knebes Libling - flowers are dark pink;"Con-Weiss Giant" - flowers are fiery red;"Landshaftsma-ler Zerner - flowers are white;"Marta Zelner - the flowers are orange;"Pfersdorfi" - the flowers are light yellow;"Pheasant * - flowers are dark red;"Frau Zelma Knebel- - the flowers are white.

Features:

Moisture requirement: in summer, slightly increased humidity is needed. Irrigation regular, except for the period of rest and the period of stagnation.

Temperature regime: winter temperature within 14-16 ° C

Light mode: in the summer needs a little shade, the lighting should be diffused;after flowering there comes a period of stagnation( 15 - 20 days), during which the plant needs to provide partial shade.

Soil requirement: the required pH is 5.6;optimal soil mixture from humus earth with sand in a ratio of 4: 1 with the addition of bone meal, but does not tolerate alkaline elements. Positively reacts to fertilization with solutions of fertilizers( special for cacti or traditional, in half against usual concentration) during budding and flowering.

Reproduction: cuttings from the apical part of the shoots.

Other features: it is not recommended to rearrange and turn to light, especially at the time of budding.