Epiphyllum oxypetalum 'Mark Twain'

Also Known As

Mark Twain Night Blooming Cereus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'-12'
W: 4'-12'

planting zones

10a-12

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Epiphyllum oxypetalum 'Mark Twain' plant details

Epiphyllum oxypetalum 'Mark Twain' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epiphyllum oxypetalum 'Mark Twain'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae, epiphyllum
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 12 FT - wide, 4 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, epiphyte, fragrant, hanging basket, houseplant, night-blooming, tropical

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epiphyllum oxypetalum 'Mark Twain'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare and unusual epiphyllum came to us from Mark Twain's House in Hartford, CT. Like Epiphyllum oxypetalum (the standard-bearer of excellence for epiphyllums), 'Mark Twain' has large 8-10" fragrant blooms. But on this unusual 'sport," each flower has an extra row of inner petals with ruffled edges , making it a nearly double-flowered epiphyllum. It's a strong, vigorous grower that blooms during the long days of summer. Blooms open as soon as the sun goes down and stay open all night, then close in the morning. You'll want to stay up late when these flowers bloom too enjoy their sensational beauty and fragrance. This rare hybrid is desirable for any collector!

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Gardening facts about Epiphyllum oxypetalum 'Mark Twain' plant

How to Grow Epiphyllum oxypetalum 'Mark Twain'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant