L. houlletianum at the Desert Botanical Garden
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix
Heat Tolerance: Need shade and a humid microclimate in Phoenix in summer
Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade
Origin: Brazil and Argentina
Growth Habits: Epiphytic cactus, stems are up to 6 feet long (1.8 m)
Watering Needs: Regular water, prefers to have a moist, well drained soil.
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds
This species is a relatively common epiphytic cactus. It needs a light well drained soil.
Blooming Habits:
Lepismium has funnel shaped cream to yellow flowers, borne at the edge of the leaves. They are followed by small red to black fruits, 0.20 inches in diameter (5 mm)
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