Pseudorhipsalis (Wittia) amazonica
Pseudorhipsalis (syn. Wittia) amazonica is a rare epiphytic cactus with cool tubular magenta flowers with purple/blue tips.
Description:
Pseudorhipsalis (syn. Wittia) amazonica is an intriguing and rare epiphytic cactus that grows like an orchid cactus (Epiphyllum) but with cool tubular magenta flowers with purple tips that turn to blue. It hails from Central America to the Amazon. It typically blooms in late spring and summer with the boldest blue tips later in the season with summer heart. Grow as a houseplant in the cold months and as an outdoor patio plant in the summer in bright indirect light or part shade/part sun. Easy to grow and bloom.
Common Name: Epiphytic Cactus - [Succulent Pre-Order]
Family: Cactaceae (The Cactus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 10-12
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour: Blue
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woods and thickets in a wide range of soils and exposures in lowland and mountains to 3000 metres.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - Central and South America
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