Selenicereus chrysocardium

golden heart epiphyllum

Triassic looking tropical cactus has deeply serrated broad flat leaves. Hangs from pots and baskets. Infrequent large white scented nocturnal flowers. Survives frosts with damage. Epiphyte.

	synonyms	Current botanical name is Epiphyllum chrysocardium.
	height	2–3ft
	width	4–6ft
	tolerates	Heat, Pots
	water needs	Moderate
	water info	Jungle epiphyte: Let dry between waterings. Water more in warmer weather.
	hardy to	28F
	exposure	Full Shade – Part Shade
	indoor outdoor	In or Out
	drainage	In Pots: Cactus Mix, Requires Perfect Drainage
	fertilizing	Acid 1/2 Strength
	origin	Mexico
	california native	No
	sunset zones	16, 17, 21–24

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Growing Notes

Requires excellent drainage, like an epiphytic orchid or cymbidium orchid.