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Below is the
method I use to grow my Epiphyllums.
Dip cutting
ends in rooting powder and let dry for a few days. Use
a good quality free draining potting mix to which a 1/4
of washed sand has been added. Following the directions
on packet add some blood and bone. Plant into small pots
and make sure you also insert a label. Keep just
damp... not wet ...as the cuttings will rot.
I fertilize
with Flourish or Thrive made to the directions.
Once the
cutting are well rooted they can be transferred to a
bigger pot or hanging basket.
I use a mixture
of equal parts of a good quality potting mix, sandy
loam and finely chopped pine bark. (Available
from the cheap shops like Sam's or Crazy Clark's and
soak it in a seaweed fertilizer solution overnight)
Remember that
established plants should never be allowed to dry out
completely. Then allow the top 1/3 of the mix before
watering again.
Epiphyllums
like morning sun and shade from the hot midday sun.
These plants
like free air movement.
I fertilize
with Flourish or Thrive made to the directions and once
a month I use the Beer Fertilizer.
Do not
fertilize Epiphyllums in the winter months.
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Beer Fertilizer
I was given this fertilizer for my orchids and find
it works well on Epiphyllums too.
1 12-ounce can or bottle of beer
1 cup of Epsom salts
1/2 cup of ammonia
2 cups of water
Mix and put into a 1-quart container. Use 1/2 oz. per
gallon of water every two weeks, when you water your
cactus.
1 cup = 8 ounces; 1/4 cup = 2 ounces = 4 tablespoons
1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons; therefore 1/2 oz is 1
Tbsp.
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In August
I give the plants Potash.
This method seems to work
well for me.
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