Epiphyllum Noid 1 Big Red

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A Hardy, Big-Bloomer

This is our fantastic Big Red hybrid.   It produces flowers that are generally bigger than most of the other types we grow, with a gorgeous red colour that sometimes carries a purple tinge.   As these hybrids are so difficult to ID correctly, this one is a NOID (Name Unknown), but it's a real stunner!

Hardiness: This plant was growing happily outside here when we arrived, which tells you how tough it is!   It is sheltered from the worst weather and still flowers well, even producing a few fruiting flowers.

Important Growing Tips:

• Jungle Habitat: They are jungle cacti, so they need shelter from intense sun. They thrive in filtered light.

• Pests: Slugs and snails find them irresistible, but they are tough enough to keep flowering despite attacks!

• Flower Comparison: The photos show a comparison with other flowers; they are both big flowers, just at different stages of their bloom cycle.

Cuttings:

When you receive your cuttings, they will be ready to pot up. Use a free-draining mix, pop your segment in, and leave it.   Crucially, do not water it until it starts to root.   The tip has been removed to encourage a nice, tidy plant instead of long, spindly lengths.

Dragon Fruit, Curly Sue, Fishbone Cactus—whatever unique names they go by, these Epiphytic Cacti are the true show-stoppers of the cactus world!   Unlike their arid, desert cousins, these incredible plants hail from the lush, humid rainforests of Central and South America, where they grow happily on tree trunks and rocks.   If you’re looking to build a magnificent indoor jungle, this is where you start!

In this collection, you'll find stunning flat-stemmed bloomers like Epiphyllum, Disocactus, and the impressive climbing and trailing Selenicereus (which includes the Dragon Fruit plant). They are often trailing and always magnificent, offering a completely different, wavy texture and look from your standard spiky cacti.