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Botanical Specifications
☀️ Light Exposure
Bright indirect light
💧 Watering Cadence
When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
🌱 Substrate & Soil
Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.
🪴 Grow Pot Size
Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.
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Pets: keep out of reach
Beavertail Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum anguliger), 4-Inch Live Plant
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$32.41
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30-Day Live Arrival Guarantee
Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.
About This Botanical
The Beavertail Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum anguliger) grows in tropical jungles as a trailing epiphyte. Its long, flat stems spill over the edge of a shelf or hanging pot, which makes it a good choice for a high spot in a bright room.
Care at a glance
- Light: Bright, filtered light. East-facing windows suit it best.
- Water: Keep it on the dry side. Water less during winter, and increase water after spring rest, once buds start to form.
- Humidity: Moderate to high.
- Temperature: Prefers 60°F and above, and tolerates about 50°F.
- Repotting: Rarely needed. Rootbound plants tend to flower more often.
Frequently asked questions
How to care for orchid cactus? Give it bright, filtered light, low water in winter, moderate humidity, and warmth above 60°F where possible. Water when the top of the soil dries, and don't let it sit in water.How to get orchid cactus to bloom? Keep it slightly rootbound and water less during winter. Increase water after the spring rest, when buds start to form.
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⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
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