Fresh Stem Cuttings of Epiphyllum Orchid Cactus - Lavender Colors - Cutting About 6" ~ 7" Long

Fresh Stem Cuttings of Epiphyllum Orchid Cactus - - Cutting About 6" ~ 7" Long Each. Choose Colors when ordering. A more common method of propagation with quicker results is stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Make a clean cut on new growth and allow the end to callus for a couple of days. Push the callused end into clean potting soil that is moderately moist. Place the container in bright, indirect light and keep the soil misted. It can take 3 to 6 weeks for the cutting to root. Choose a filtered light location for growing Epiphyllum cactus. A site where they get full morning sun but shelter from high noon light is best for their growth. Use a diluted fertilizer of 10-10-10 during the growth periods in spring and fall. In February, use a ratio of 2-10-10 to promote flowering and root development. Once flowering has commenced, suspend feeding the plant until October. These plants appreciate cool temperatures and actually need to be exposed to 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 15 C.) in winter for a couple of weeks to force blooms. Temperatures below 35 F./1 C. will kill the plant, however. Keep the top 1/3 of the soil moderately damp but watch for standing water around the roots and don’t overwater or fungus gnats and stem and root rot will become a problem.