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    Epiphyllum 'American Sweetheart'

    Also Known As

    • American Sweetheart Orchid Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Epiphyllum 'American Sweetheart' plant details

    Epiphyllum 'American Sweetheart' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In 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 'American Sweetheart'

    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 summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, epiphyte, hanging basket, houseplant, year-round-interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Epiphyllum 'American Sweetheart'

    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

    Super big 9" flowers are deep rosy pink with a hint of orange toward the center and touched with purple on the outer petals. 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.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Epiphyllum 'American Sweetheart' plant

    How to Grow Epiphyllum 'American Sweetheart'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

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