Large Hanging Epiphyllum - Pumilum 'Milu'

Epiphyllum pumilum ‘Milu’ – Night-Blooming Orchid Cactus 🌙🌸

Epiphyllum pumilum ‘Milu’ is a compact, epiphytic cactus known for its gracefully trailing stems and stunning night-blooming flowers. Each bloom is a delicate white starburst, releasing a sweet, tropical fragrance during the evening hours. A dream plant for collectors, this variety offers a touch of the exotic with minimal effort.

Key Features:

✔ Beautiful white, fragrant flowers that bloom at night
✔ Trailing growth – ideal for hanging pots or shelves
✔ Compact and easier to manage than other Epiphyllum species
✔ Grows well indoors – especially in bright, indirect light
✔ A collector’s choice for rare epiphytic cacti

Care Instructions:

• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light – avoid harsh sun

• Watering: Allow soil to dry halfway between waterings – more during active growth

• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity – mist occasionally or keep near other plants

• Soil: Use a light, airy epiphyte mix (orchid bark + perlite + potting compost)

• Feeding: Feed monthly in spring/summer with a diluted cactus or orchid fertiliser

• Temperature: Ideal in 16–24°C – keep above 12°C year-round

• Growth: Slow to moderate – new stems emerge as flattened, green lobes

🌿 Tip: To encourage flowering, mimic its natural cycle by providing bright days and cooler nights in late spring.