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Epiphyllum 'Fifty Grand'

Also Known As

  • Fifty Grand Orchid Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Epiphyllum 'Fifty Grand' plant details

Epiphyllum 'Fifty Grand' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epiphyllum 'Fifty Grand'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae, epiphyllum
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edible, epiphyte, hanging basket, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epiphyllum 'Fifty Grand'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Huge 8" deep rosy-pink, star-like blooms. An easily grown cactus-like plant with 1.5" wide, flat, scalloped branches to 8'. Great in hanging baskets. Hybrid Orchid Cactus typically open at night but often last well through the next day. Epiphyllums are one of the few true jungle Cacti where they are often found growing with the orchids and bromeliads far removed from the forest floor. If pollinated the flowers can mature into deliciously edible fruit.

Gardening facts about Epiphyllum 'Fifty Grand' plant

How to Grow Epiphyllum 'Fifty Grand'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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