Epiphyllum 'Cadet'

Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum hybrids) are epiphytic cacti that grow on trees in Central and South America. They have flattened or three-edged, succulent leaves that are vertical, arching or pendulous and which bear spectacular large, colourful flowers. 'Cadet' has large flowers with lavender-magenta inner petals with hot red stripes and outer bright red petals. The petals are broad and overlapping. Grow as a houseplant in the cold months and as an outdoor patio plant in the summer in bright indirect light or part shade/part sun. Easy to grow and bloom.