How to grow Dutchman's Pipe Cactus

Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Does not tolerate frost at all, will die if temperatures range below 10°C.


Should be placed in compost with plenty of humus, during the growing season should be watered more frequently.


Extra light during spring will stimulate flowering.

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Dutchman's pipe cactus Etymology

“Oxypetalum” is Latin for “with acute petals”, referring to the flowering habits of this succulent.

Other names for Dutchman's pipe cactus

Night blooming cereus

Cereus oxypetalus, Phyllocactus oxypetalus, Cereus latifrons, Epiphyllum latifrons, Epiphyllum acuminatum

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