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EPIPHYLLUM CULTURE Epiphyllums are very easy to grow and will tolerate more neglect than any other type of plant and still reward you with large, vivid blooms in the spring. They require filtered light under a tree, on a patio or in a lath house, even indoors if moved outside in the spring. They do not tolerate either full sun or freezing temperatures, in fact, they may show some signs of damage under 35 deg and do best if kept at 40 deg or more. They will not bloom if they don't have fairly bright light.

CUTTINGS AND MIX When you receive your cuttings, they are in no hurry to be potted - in fact - be sure the end is well calloused before planting (Usually two-three weeks after they were cut)I date all my cuttings so you will know about when to prepare to plant. If not well calloused just leave cuttings in cool dry place untill well calloused. Epi's will not bloom until they are rootbound. It's a good idea to start three (same variety) cuttings together to fill a pot 6?or larger sooner, or one cutting in a 3" or 4" pot. Plant about 1deep in a slightly damp planter mix to which you might add 1/3 large sponge rock, 1/3 medium (or small) orchid bark or charcoal or sand. You can experiment with other mixes as there are as many mixes as "Epi" growers. Just be sure it has good drainage.

WATER THE NUMBER ONE KILLER OF EPI?S TOO MUCH WATER! Epi's should not be over watered, especially when first potted. Just mist them for the first few weeks. Do not begin watering until roots are established. To tell when your cuttings are rooted look for new growth or give a slight tug. Small pots need watering about once a week in warm weather, less frequent in winter months. They should be kept on the dry side. Epi's love rain water, it helps to leach out the salts. The plants love to be misted, early in the morning is best. When I water my epi?s I water them well for established plants and do not water them again untill there completely dry on the surface. Use a pot with good drainage that has sufficient drain holes

FERTILIZER A balanced fertilizer (8-8-8) can be used monthly from June through October. Give them rest from November through January. Then give them an application of low nitrogen (2-10-10) from February through April to produce better blooms.

PEST CONTROL Epi's are relatively pest free but watch for snail damage. Scatter snail bait in the spring. A good preventive measure for other pests is to give a dose of Cygon in the fall and again in early spring. An application of Malathion will take care of Mealybugs, scale and aphids. You can also pick off scale and wipe with rubbing alcohol.

LABELS It is a good idea to put a label in each pot as the original cutting with the name will eventually die back and the name could be lost. I will include a label for each kind of cuttings you purchased in your shipping box.

Here's some usefull EPI links; EPIPHYLLUM.COM S.D.E.S. the San Diego Epiphyllum Society P.O.Box 126127 San Diego, CA 92112-6127 and the EPIPHYLLUM.ORG E.S.A. Epiphyllum Society Of America P.O.Box 1395 Monrovia, CA 91016

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MORE EPI INFO; The word Epiphyllum means in Greek "upon-the-leaf." The crosses between Epiphyllums and other cacti are Epiphyllum hybrids (also known as orchid cacti or jungle cacti).

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