Night Blooming Tropical Cactus (Epiphyllum Phyllanthus) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Epiphyllum phyllanthus is a tropical rainforest epiphytic cactus species native to southern Mexico through Central America and tropical South America. It is known for its large, night-blooming flowers and its growth habit as a climbing cactus that uses host trees for support but is not parasitic.

Night Blooming Tropical Cactus
Epiphyllum Phyllanthus
Epiphyllum phyllanthus is a tropical rainforest epiphytic cactus species native to southern Mexico through Central America and tropical South America. It is known for its large, night-blooming flowers and its growth habit as a climbing cactus that uses host trees for support but is not parasitic.
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