Epiphyllum pittieri 'Bits and Pieces' - Cascading Orchid Cactus
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Epiphyllum pittieri 'Bits and Pieces' - Cascading Orchid Cactus
Epiphyllum pittieri 'Bits and Pieces' is an exquisite epiphytic cactus known for its sprawling, trailing stems and showy, fragrant flowers. Native to the humid forests of Central and South America, this cultivar is particularly valued for its intricate petal arrangements and night-blooming habit, attracting nocturnal pollinators like moths and bats.
Distinctive Features
- Elegant Stems: Long, flat, segmented stems cascade beautifully, making it ideal for hanging baskets.
- Spectacular Flowers: Produces large, star-like blooms in soft pastel shades, often opening at night.
- Epiphytic Growth Habit: Naturally grows on trees, absorbing moisture and nutrients from the air and organic debris.
Care Tips
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; can tolerate some filtered sun.
- Water: Keep soil lightly moist but well-draining; avoid waterlogging.
- Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity, mimicking its natural rainforest habitat.
- Temperature: Best kept between 15-25°C, with some tolerance for cooler temperatures.
- Fertiliser: Apply a balanced, diluted fertiliser during the growing season.
- Potting: Use a well-draining, organic-rich mix suited for epiphytes.
- Propagation: Easily propagated from stem cuttings, allowing for quick expansion.
Additional Notes
- Non-toxic to pets, making it a safe choice for households with animals.
- Encouraging flowering requires a period of cooler temperatures and reduced watering in winter.
Epiphyllum pittieri 'Bits and Pieces' is a breathtaking epiphytic cactus that rewards growers with its graceful, trailing form and stunning nocturnal flowers. A perfect choice for indoor gardening or shaded outdoor spaces, it brings an exotic and elegant touch to any plant collection.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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- Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
- Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
WA, NT & TAS Orders
- Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
- Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.
Plant Health Certification (PHAC) Fees
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
- This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout.
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Size: 80mm Pot
