Watering Frequency:💧 Once a week during growing season (spring-summer) 💧 Every 10–14 days in cool months
Behavior:– Epiphytic, trailing cactus
– Grows long, zigzag-shaped stems
– Produces large, white to pink fragrant blooms in late fall or early winter
– Beautiful in hanging baskets or elevated planters
Region:Perfect for indoor hanging pots or sheltered patios in Addis’ sub-humid zones
🧪 Treatment
Treatment: Use terracotta or breathable pots
Mist lightly during dry seasons to maintain humidity
Fertilize with low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer every 3–4 weeks in growing months
Repot every 2 years with fresh loose mix
❌ Mistakes to Avoid:
🚫 Overwatering – it’s a cactus, though tropical
🚫 Direct sun – leads to scorched leaves
🚫 Cold exposure below 10°C – slow or damaged growth
🚫 Heavy clay soil – roots will suffocate