The growth environment and local conditions of Epiphyllum

Epiphyllum growth environment and conditions

Epiphyllum grows in areas with an altitude of 1000-1200 meters. It is native to Nicaragua, Suriname, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is now cultivated all over the world, including in various provinces and regions of China, and grows wild in southern Yunnan.

Epiphyllum growth conditions

Epiphyllum likes warm and humid semi-shady environment, is not cold-resistant, and avoids strong sunlight exposure. It is suitable for planting in slightly acidic sandy soil that is rich in humus, has good drainage, and is loose and fertile. If the soil is not suitable, the roots will easily rot.

Epiphyllum growth temperature

The suitable growth temperature of Epiphyllum is between 15-25 degrees. The night temperature in spring and summer needs to be 16-18 degrees, and the daytime temperature needs to be 21-24 degrees. The plant is not cold-resistant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 5 degrees. The best temperature for wintering is 10-12 degrees Celsius, and the soil should not be too dry.

The growth process of Epiphyllum

1. When choosing leaves for cuttings, it is best to choose old leaves that are more than 2 years old and whose veins are not obvious. The leaves cannot be too small. When cutting, the wound of the part planted in the soil can be made larger. A few more cuts can be made on the veins at the base to allow more new roots to sprout.

2. The angle of cuttings. If you want to increase the germination rate, you can insert the cuttings shallowly and obliquely. Don't insert them too deep. A little shallower will allow you to feel the moisture. Roots and fleshy tissue will soon grow at the cut, making it easier to pull out the stems.

Epiphyllum planting time and method

Epiphyllum can be planted in all seasons, but the best planting time is from March to May in spring. When cutting, choose healthy and thick leaf stems as cuttings, cut two or three nodes as a section, and then dry the roots. After the cut is dry, insert it into a clean sand bed.

The soil should be kept moist and the room temperature should be kept at 18-24℃. It will take about twenty days for the plant to take root after being planted. When the rhizome grows about three or four centimeters, it can be planted in a pot. It will bloom this year.