Plant Care Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star'

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star'

Taxonomy

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star'
Epiphyllum
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star'

💦 Water

How often to water your Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star'

Water needs for Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star'
0.5 cups
every 12

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.


🪴 Soil

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!


💩 Fertilizer

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌎 Native Region

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' is native to Central and South America.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star', since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star'

Epiphyllum 'Blushing Star'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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