Epiphyllum ackermannii (Orchid Cactus, Strap Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Epiphyllum |
| Species | ackermannii |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Central and South America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Height | 15 - 30 cm |
| Spread | 15 - 30 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Container planting. |
| Propagation | Wood stem cuttings, softwood cuttings and seed. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil with a pH of 6.1 - 7.8 |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Long, flattened leaf-like portions that are 10 - 75 cm long and 5 - 7 cm wide with wavy edges. |
| Flower Description | Large flowers that are funnel-shaped, 11 - 14 cm long and open both night and day. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit that are 4 cm long and 2 - 2.5 cm wide. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are orange or red and sometimes a yellowish-white with a greenish-yellow throat. The fruit is red. |
Photographs
A white flowered form in bloom.
