Lepismium grow and care – epiphyte cactus of the genus Lepismium also known as Lepismium cactus, Lepismium perennial used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in tropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 13+.
Stems color green or red shape is linear and can be: flat, round or polygon.
Lepismium flower
Flower color can be: white, pink, orange or red, flowers can be flat or multi-petals and can grow next to each joint next to the spines.
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How to grow Lepismium growing and care:
More than 15C, well-drained soil, moist
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easier
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Spines
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Slugs, aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for desgin
Size of the plant?
40-80 cm, 16-32 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Winter / Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Flat or multi-petals flowers, color can be: white, pink, orange or red, and can grow next to each joint next to the spines
Scientific name:
Lepismium
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