Type; Cacti & Succulents, Houseplants, Orchid Cacti, Jungle Cacti, Epicacti
Genus; Epiphyllum
Common Name; Orchid Cactus
Features; Evergreen, Flowering
Climate; Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical, Average Home Conditions
Indoor/Outdoor; Indoor & Outdoor
Growth Stage; Unrooted Cutting
Safety; Pet Safe
Season of Interest; Spring
Watering; Medium
Sunlight; Bright Filtered Light, Partial Shade
Plant Form; Cutting/Leaf
Country/Region of Manufacture; United States
Soil Type; Well-drained - Orchid Mix is Ideal
Growth Rate; Medium
Soil pH; Slightly Acidic
Room; Sunroom or any suitable for cultivation
Item Length; 6-8"
Growth Habit; Upright
Foliage; Tall Flat
Plant Type; Cacti
Color; Deep Red, Orange-Red, Violet
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F); Protect from frost.
Plant Characteristic; Flowering

Introduced in 1996, 'Melt Down' is one of the most intensely colored among epis, with its ruffled, crepe-like blooms of deep orange-red with wide violet edges on the bottom two-thirds of each petal. The outer petals are dark red-orange, and the medium-large, double flowers have a cup and saucer form, on large plants with three-angled growth. The color is actually much deeper and richer than can be seen in the photo. A Chadwick hybrid that is a cross of 'Eva' X 'Temptation'. It's a showstopper - and one of my favorites!

This offering is for one well-rooted and established cutting, with new growth showing or beginning to show, in a 3 1/4" pot - similar to what may be seen in the photos. These are not full plants but, rather, smaller, well-rooted cuttings that are just beginning to show signs of new growth, or new growth is already developing. If you don't want to have to wait for a cutting to root, this will save you a few steps and time. The young plant you will receive is healthy and true to name (and may show a few nicks and dings).

NOTE: Images Shown are of Mature Plants