| Description: |
Stem about an inch (2.5cm) wide with five to eight ribs along its length. Flowers as much as a foot long, trumpet-shaped, grading in color from yellowish on the outside to pure white in the center. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in full sunlight coming from the South/West |
| Soil Type: |
Never use ordinary potting compost or garden soil, there are general purpose cactus mixes available. If you want to mix your own take:
3 parts coarse sand or perlite, 2 parts humus (leaf mold), 1 part garden soil and 1 part crushed rock.
Always use a pot with a hole.
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| Watering: |
Keep the soil evenly moist and if you use rainwater, be careful as it could be acidic. Use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: |
Feed every two weeks during the spring and summer with a water soluble low nitrogen fertilizer diluted by half. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to scale and mealy bugs. Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Propagation: |
Long stem cuttings (let the cut end dry out first)
in the summer.
Cuttings should be planted in barely moist soil or sand, kept in the shade and misted lightly. Water very little until you're sure they've rooted.
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| Gardening Tips & Care: |
" Keep cool in the winter and cover the last 1"" (2.5cm) of soil with gravel to avoid stem rot. Mist occasionally and reduce watering in the winter. Be careful not to over-water."
An ideal plant for a hanging basket.
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