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Climbing cactus (Epiphyllum phyllanthus) Care Guide
Care guide for Climbing cactus: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Alfredo F. Fuentes Claros · 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%).
TemperatureMild: 15-27 °C; tolerates a drier season.
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: Argentina Northeast, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South.
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