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    • Photo of Epiphyllum 'Calisto' flower by Almost Eden

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    Epiphyllum 'Calisto'

    Also Known As

    • Calisto Orchid Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Epiphyllum 'Calisto' plant details

    Epiphyllum 'Calisto' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white 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 'Calisto'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Epiphyllum 'Calisto'

    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"+ white and yellow blooms, with a white and green throat. 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 'Calisto' plant

    How to Grow Epiphyllum 'Calisto'

    • 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

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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