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We will suspend sending mail orders from Wednesday 4th December, starting again, weather permitting, from 6th January 2025. Most of our plants will be under cover, dormant and probably not looking at their summer best, so we encourage you to look at our eGift Vouchers as an alternative.

Epiphyllum 'David's Golden Splendour'

£6.50

Currently being propagated, please ask as we may have some, or we can at least let you know when they will hopefully be available

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Epiphytic (tree-dwelling) cactus with trailing stems and huge lemon yellow flowers in spring or summer.

These are epiphytic plants (in their native Mexico they live in trees), needing similar treatment to Orchids - stable temperature, bright but not strong sunlight, frequent watering in summer and very well-drained compost. The longest growths are up to 20" long, with the potential to grow longer and have a reddish tinge to the tips. Ideal for a kitchen or bathroom.

Plants are out of stock but cuttings are available

Common Name: Orchid Cactus
Plant Family: Cactaceae
Plant Type: Tender Succulent

POT SIZE/QUANTITY

9 cm

Season of Interest

Spring to early summer

Sun or Shade

Part Shade

Eventual Height

low (up to 3 feet)

Minimum temperature

very tender - minimum plus 10 to 15 deg. C.

Position/Situation

Shady spot indoors/under glass

Planting Style

interior display

Scent

Scented Flowers

Suggested Use

Houseplant

Flower Colour

Yellow

Habit/Shape

Climbing or trailing

Evergreen

Yes

Soil Type

Cactus Compost

Epiphyllum & other epiphytic cacti

In the wild Epiphyllums and Selenicereus grow on the trunks and branches of other plants. They naturally have a rather floppy habit and either need tying in to a support such as a moss pole or you can grow them in a large pot or hanging basket so they can trail over the edge. They like a very free draining compost so either buy a specialist cactus compost or mix your own with 1 part peat free compost and 1 part grit or Pearlite.

Water sparingly do not allow the compost to become too wet. In summer feed every two weeks with cactus fertiliser or half strength Tomato fertiliser to encourage flower formation.

They like bright light and humidity but position away from hot sun. These plants would normally be partially shaded by the plants they grow on so don't want to be subjected to very hot sun in summer.

Pot Sizes

Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);

Exotics/Conservatory & House Plants, Succulents: mostly as young plants in 7 to 9cm (approx. 0.5 litre) or 1 litre pots
Hardy Perennials, Ferns and Grasses: 1 litre (approx. 12cm diameter)
Hardy Shrubs and Climbers: 1.5 or 2 litre

The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.

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Delivery Info

Minimum order value £10

Region	Order Value	Carriage Charge	Carrier Service	Estimated Delivery from placing your order

UK (excluding N. Ireland)	Light weight small parcel up to 2 kg (up to 5 plants in 9 cm pots)	£6	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 17 days
UK Mainland	Orders over 2 kg	£7.50	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 17 days
Seeds & Cuttings only	All orders	£2	Royal Mail 1st Class	Within 1 week
Local Delivery: Postcodes IP1 to IP8 & CO10	Orders over £35	FREE	Our vehicles	Within 1 week
Collect from Nursery (IP7 6LZ)	All orders	FREE		1-3 days (we will contact you)
Scottish Highlands & Isle of Wight	Orders over 2 kg	£6	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 18 days
Scottish Offshore Islands	Orders over 2 kg	£7.5	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 18 days

See our delivery information page for more details

Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)