Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Dutchman's Pipe Cactus
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Dutchman's Pipe Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) - Description
This night blooming Orchid Cactus has a stunningly large flower with pure white petals. Easy to grow and loves some neglect...as this is its volatile existence in nature! Does best in a very protected environment, including in a greenhouse or as an indoor plant. This will produce these large, white, funnel shaped blooms that may only last one evening! A fleeting reward for a plant that takes up to a year to bloom!
Dutchman's Pipe Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) - Blooming
Flowers are short lived, lasting for 2 or more days. Most species are nocturnal. Blooms are followed by small fruit which is edible.Epiphyllum flowers the best when potbound.
Dutchman's Pipe Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) - Growth
Epiphytic cacti. Grows best with partial shade and moderate to high humidity. Orchid cacti require a minimum year round temperature of 50ºF (10ºC). However, for the best cultivation, temperatures should be at least 59ºF (15ºC) in spring. Orchid cacti will die if subject to 100ºF (38ºC) or higher.In places that fall under 50ºF (10ºC), raise Epiphyllum indoors as houseplants, or in a warm greenhouse. In warmer areas, Orchid cacti work well in hanging baskets as patio plants. They are also suitable for a shaded courtyard.
Dutchman's Pipe Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in spring or early summer. Keep in mind that Orchid cacti do not always come true from seed. Also propagate from stem cuttings in early summer.
Dutchman's Pipe Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) - Pest
Mealybugs and scale insects. Also prone to fungal leaf spots and stem spots.
Dutchman's Pipe Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) - Interesting facts
There are around 20 known species in the genus Epiphyllum, native to rainforest from S. Mexico to Argentina, and also in the West Indies. Epiphyllum species are somtimes added to the hallucinogenic drink called Ayahuasca, traditionally prepared by the Amerindians of Amazonian Columbia.
Dutchman's Pipe Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with fertile, sharply drained soil. For indoor plants, use epiphytic cactus pottin mix. Water freely from midspring to late summer; keep just moist in winter.
