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Epiphyllum oxypetalum [cutting]
GenusEpiphyllumRegionCentral America & CaribbeanPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitClimber / VineSetupHouseplantDifficultyBeginner
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Care information

*Epiphyllum oxypetalum* is a well-known epiphytic cactus often called the “Queen of the Night” for its large, fragrant white flowers that open at night. It produces long, flattened green stems that can climb, sprawl, or cascade depending on how it is grown. Native to tropical forests, it grows on trees and rocks where it receives filtered light and high humidity. While it can become quite large over time, it is hardy in cultivation and highly prized for its dramatic blooms.

You will receive an **unrooted cutting**, grower’s choice. It will be similar in size and form to the one pictured but not the exact plant. Shipped bare-root or in moss depending on conditions.

**Light Requirements:** Bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some morning sun but avoid harsh midday sun.
**Humidity Requirements:** Moderate to high, 50–80%. Adapts well to household humidity.
**Temperature Range:** 65–85°F (18–29°C). Can handle short dips just below 60°F (16°C).
**Growth Habit:** Large epiphytic cactus with long, flattened stems; produces large, fragrant night-blooming white flowers.
**Soil:** Well-draining epiphytic cactus mix with bark, perlite, or coco chips.
**pH:** Slightly acidic to neutral, 5.5–6.5.
**Size:** Can grow very large; stems often over 1 m long in mature plants.

Plant Details
Airflow
Medium — Essential for "wetish" setups. Needs regular air exchange or internal circulation fans to prevent water from sitting on leaves, which helps avoid rot and fungal issues.
Family
Cactaceae
Growth strategy
Epiphyte
Humidity
60–80% — Suitable for "open-top" or partially ventilated terrariums. While higher than average household humidity, these plants are adaptable and less prone to leaf melt if the environment fluctuates slightly.
Lighting
Bright — Requires high-output lighting to maintain vivid color expression (especially for reds, purples, and variegation) and to ensure shingling habits stay tight and compact.
PH
5.5–6.5 — Acidic (Optimal): The “Goldilocks” zone for most tropical terrarium plants, including Marcgravia. This range ensures maximum nutrient availability and mimics the natural decomposition of leaf litter on the rainforest floor.
Sales form
Cutting
Size
Large
Temperature
65–75°F — Ideal for "Cool-Growers" or highland species. These plants prefer the lower end of the tropical spectrum and may show signs of stress or heat-dropping leaves if temperatures consistently exceed 80°F.
Watering substrate
Damp — These plants love high moisture levels; the substrate should stay wet to the touch at all times but should not be sitting in a stagnant, waterlogged state.
World
New World — Native to the Western Hemisphere: North, Central, and South America plus the Caribbean