{"product_id":"rhipsalis","title":"Epiphyllum Hookeri subsp. Pittieri - Bits and Pieces [Disocactus Bits \u0026 Pieces]","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpiphyllum Hookeri subsp. Pittieri ‘Bits and Pieces’ – Trailing Night-Blooming Orchid Cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEpiphyllum hookeri subsp. pittieri ‘Bits and Pieces’ is an epiphytic orchid cactus from the humid forests of Central and South America, where it grows on trees rather than in soil. Its long, flat, segmented stems are spineless and arch and trail as they grow, which makes it a natural fit for hanging baskets. Mature plants produce white, star-like, fragrant flowers that open at night and close by morning, a short-lived but memorable show. It’s an easy-going, unusual indoor plant for anyone who enjoys jungle cacti and night-scented blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It ✔️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✔️ Trailing, strappy stems – Long, flat, spineless stems cascade gracefully, which gives it a relaxed, jungle look in a hanging pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✔️ Easy and forgiving – Like other orchid cacti, it’s simple to grow, tolerates the odd missed watering and propagates readily from stem cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✔️ Night-blooming, fragrant flowers – Its white, star-like blooms open after dark and release a sweet scent, so it’s a rewarding plant to grow on to flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🌞 Light: Bright indirect light encourages healthy growth and flowering. It tolerates some gentle filtered sun but should be kept out of harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e💧 Water: Water when the top few centimetres of mix have dried. Unlike desert cacti, it doesn’t like drying out completely, but it is prone to rot if kept soggy, so let excess water drain freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e💦 Humidity: It prefers moderate to high humidity. A humidifier can help in dry or air-conditioned rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🌡 Temperature: 15–28°C is ideal. It tolerates down to around 10°C but should be protected from frost and cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🌱 Soil: Use a very airy, fast-draining mix with plenty of coco chip, plus coco coir \u0026amp; perlite, to suit its epiphytic roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🪴 Support: No support needed. Grow it in a hanging basket or on a raised shelf so the stems can trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🌿 Fertiliser: Controlled-release fertiliser is already added to the potting mix. During spring and summer, add a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🚫 Toxicity: Toxicity information for this species is limited. Orchid cacti are generally considered low-risk, but we recommend keeping it out of reach of pets and children as a precaution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epiphyllum pittieri, Epiphyllum hookeri var. pittieri, Epiphyllum phyllanthus var. pittieri, Phyllocactus pittieri, Orchid Cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA trailing jungle cactus with a fragrant night-time surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uprooted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32384406061135,"sku":"DISOCACTUS-BITS-PIECES","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1455\/8287\/files\/D8EC1F15-5D7D-4598-B90E-6A277A2AD172_1_105_c.jpg?v=1794292638","url":"https:\/\/www.uprooted.com.au\/products\/rhipsalis","provider":"Uprooted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}