How to Grow Epiphyllum Cactus
Obtain epiphyllum cactus cuttings.. Store cuttings in a cool, dry place away from the sun for 10-14 days.. Plant three cuttings in a 4-inch pot with a drainage hole in the center of the base.
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Obtain epiphyllum cactus cuttings.
Obtain epiphyllum cactus cuttings.
Store cuttings in a cool, dry place away from the sun for 10-14 days.
Store cuttings in a cool, dry place away from the sun for 10-14 days.
Plant three cuttings in a 4-inch pot with a drainage hole in the center of the b
Plant three cuttings in a 4-inch pot with a drainage hole in the center of the base.
Refrain from watering the cuttings until they are well-rooted.
Refrain from watering the cuttings until they are well-rooted.
Decide where you want to grow your cactus.
Decide where you want to grow your cactus.
Place the epiphyllum cacti in hanging containers in filtered sunlight.
Place the epiphyllum cacti in hanging containers in filtered sunlight.
Water your cactus every few days or every day in hot weather.
Water your cactus every few days or every day in hot weather.
Lightly fertilize your cactus with a time-release fertilizer.
Lightly fertilize your cactus with a time-release fertilizer.
Move your cactus to warmer spots during cold spells.
Move your cactus to warmer spots during cold spells.
Repot the plants after 1 to 2 years.
Repot the plants after 1 to 2 years.
Disinfect your pruning shears with a bleach-water solution.
Disinfect your pruning shears with a bleach-water solution.
Clip off flowers after the blossoms expire.
Clip off flowers after the blossoms expire.
Cut all dead, diseased, and broken stems back to the point of origin on the main
Cut all dead, diseased, and broken stems back to the point of origin on the main stem.
Remove any long stems that disrupt the balance of the epiphyllum.
Remove any long stems that disrupt the balance of the epiphyllum.
Inspect your cactus for mealybugs, scale insects, and spider mites.
Inspect your cactus for mealybugs, scale insects, and spider mites.
Remove mealybugs and scale insects with cotton swabs dipped in alcohol.
Remove mealybugs and scale insects with cotton swabs dipped in alcohol.
Use insecticidal soap to coat the plant.
Use insecticidal soap to coat the plant.
Spray with insecticides to kill bugs and stop serious infestation.
Spray with insecticides to kill bugs and stop serious infestation.
Quarantine new plants from infested plants.
Quarantine new plants from infested plants.
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