Epiphyllum hookeri
A sculptural foliage plant with umbrella-like leaves and air-purifying benefits.
Habit
Epiphytic perennial
Height
1–1.5 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained organic
Shade
Bright indirect
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Central America
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–30
Humidity (%)
66–85
Potting media
Peat+Sand
Fertilizers
Bloom booster fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
3–5 kg
Flowering Time
Night blooming (summer)
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Large flowers
NPK ratio
10:30:20
life Span
8–10 yrs
Health Benefits
Traditionally used for inflammation
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% cocopeat, 30% compost, 30% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Feed fortnightly during bloom
Common Diseases and Remedies
stem and root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial soft rot, mealybugs, scale insects and spider mites
yellowing or shriveling stems, soft or mushy stem bases, brown or black spots on segments, water-soaked lesions, foul smell from rot, sticky honeydew, cottony white masses and fine webbing
use well-drained cactus mix and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected segments, improve air circulation and indirect light, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, dust cinnamon or apply diluted hydrogen-peroxide on early rot
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and stem rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and soft rot, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.