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Climbing cactus (Epiphyllum hookeri) Care Guide

Care guide for Climbing cactus: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Climbing cactus

📷 Daniel Acosta · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

Care at a glance

LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (50-70%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.6 m (2.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.