{"page":{"id":89441304765,"body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEpiphyllum \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e “Orchid Cactus”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis tropical cactus prefers intense bright light with some light filtered sun. An eastern facing exposure would be ideal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Because these are epiphytes, they can be mounted on a plaque or slatted basket. If potted, use a succulent mix and allow the soil to dry almost by half before watering thoroughly. A light mix that dries quickly is ideal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnvironment: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEpiphyllums do best in warm, humid, and shady spots that replicate a tropical forest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlthough humidity is preferred, it is quite tolerant of drier conditions. Be sure there is no airflow from heating or AC in the direction of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToxicity: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo toxicity reported\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOf Note*:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis plant easily propagated from cutting its fleshy leaves and rooting the pieces in water or soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEpiphyllum can flower but the flower is fairly short lived \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen planting in a pot without a drainage hole, avoid over watering by estimating 25% of the container’s overall volume, with appropriate drainage materials incorporated when planting.\u003c\/span\u003e","created_at":"2022-05-31T16:17:31-05:00","published_at":"2022-05-31T16:17:31-05:00","updated_at":"2022-05-31T16:17:31-05:00","handle":"care-sheet-epiphyllum-orchid-cactus","title":"Care Sheet - Epiphyllum  “Orchid Cactus”"}}