German Empress Epiphyllum Orchid Cactus – Live Rooted Starter Plant, Pink Blooms

About This Plant

German Empress Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum spp.) is a flowering epiphytic cactus known for its pink blooms. This is a live rooted starter plant, approximately 6 inches or taller at shipping, with a strong root system and a growing habit that can be upright or trailing depending on support.

What You Will Receive

1 live German Empress Epiphyllum starter plant, strongly rooted and shipped bare root with roots wrapped in moist paper towels for hydration. Height is approximately 6 inches or taller. Pink blooms when mature and in season. Suitable for indoor growing and shaded outdoor spaces. Carefully packed for safe arrival. Fast processing and shipping.

Growing Information

Common Name: German Empress Orchid Cactus
Botanical Name: Epiphyllum spp.
Plant Type: Epiphytic flowering cactus
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to bright filtered light
Soil: Well-draining cactus or epiphytic growing mix; sand, loam, or peat-based mixes may be suitable
Watering: Water when the growing medium begins to dry; avoid constantly soggy conditions
Growth Habit: Upright to trailing, depending on growth and support
Flower Color: Pink
Flowering: Seasonal; blooms depend on maturity and growing conditions
Temperature: Prefers warm conditions; protect from frost and extreme cold
Container Friendly: Yes
Indoor Friendly: Yes
Outdoor Friendly: Yes, in suitable warm and shaded conditions

Care Tip

Carefully unwrap the moist roots upon arrival and plant in a well-draining growing medium. Place in partial shade or bright filtered light and avoid harsh direct sun during acclimation. Water when the soil begins to dry and allow excess moisture to drain freely. Give the young plant time to establish before expecting mature growth or flowers.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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