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Roman Majesty Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum 'Roman Majesty' )

EpiJungle Cactus
Epiphyllum 'Roman Majesty'
Roman Majesty Orchid Cactus
EpiJungle Cactus
Large vermillion red flower with tyrian purple edge. Outer petals red. Stamens fall, style red. Overlapping, wide form. Thick, triangular growth. Tropical Night x Miss Escondido. 1987 Fre.
What we commonly call "epiphyllums" today are actually hybrids of epiphytic cacti species native to the jungles of Central and South America, as well as Mexico. Most are trailing stems that look best in hanging pots or tubs. All are tropical cactus and most grow on trees as epiphytes. The leaves are generally long flat smooth and spineless and usually notched or scalloped along the edges. Spring flowers are generally large reaching up to 10 inches. The name "epiphyllum" commonly refers to a wide range of plants including the genus Epiphyllum and many crosses with related plants. the true epiphytic Epiphyllum species is just one of many epiphytic species used in hybridizing. In fact, some believe that Epiphyllum was used in as little as ten percent of the initial crosses. There is considerable debate on the name and how it is used.
FlowerHanging PlantNight Blooming
Mexico, C. America, S. America
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Y
Medium Green
Leathery : Smooth : Strap-like : Thick
Cactus : Epiphyte
Purplish-red : Red
Spring
Easy
Part Sun : Filtered Light : Light Shade
Well-drained
Medium

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