Epiphyllum chrysocardium
FERN LEAF ORCHID CACTUS, SHARK TOOTH CACTUS
Cactaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
 
Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial, cactus or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: mid spring to early summer

Bark & Stems: spines
 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Apple Box

Plant type: evergreen tree
H: 18m W: 15m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Find out more

Member's Tip

Fast plant facts

Philip, Beaumont SA
Add shredded paper to compost. It aids water retention and saves on material being returned to landfill.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Epiphyllum chrysocardium
FERN LEAF ORCHID CACTUS, SHARK TOOTH CACTUS
Cactaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial, cactus or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: mid spring to early summer

Bark & Stems: spines


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, accents, indoors, fire retardant

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






Advert