Rezanje (butas) Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Epiphyllum, commonly called the orchid cactus.
Light: bright area, without direct sunlight
Water: during the growing period (spring - autumn), keep the soil moist. In winter, reduce watering until new growth appears.
Humidity: moderate 40-50%
Temperature: moderate 18-24 °C. To encourage flower buds, the plant needs 8-10 weeks of cool days at 16-18 °C and nights at 7-13 °C.
Fertilizer: every 2 weeks from early spring until autumn, using a fertilizer high in phosphorus.

The cutting you order is freshly taken and represents a section of a leaf – it may be a leaf tip, middle of the leaf, etc. Epiphyllum roots very easily if you follow a few simple steps:
1. After receiving it, you should keep the cutting in a cool, dry, and dark place for at least 8-10 days. This period allows proper healing of the tissue (callus formation). Optionally, at this stage, you can apply various rooting preparations.
2. When planting, choose a pot with a maximum diameter of 10 cm – these plants grow well in relatively small containers compared to the plant size. When adding the soil, make sure the cutting has at least two areoles (areas where spines, buds, and/or flowers appear) above the surface. DO NOT compress the soil and do not water for about two weeks. If you notice the cutting drying out excessively, you can mist it every 2-3 days.
3. After the cutting starts to develop roots and possibly new growth, you can begin watering. From this point, do not let the soil become completely dry. After each watering, make sure the water drains completely from the pot and never let it stand in saucers or decorative pots. If the air humidity is low, you can mist the plant periodically (not excessively!).
Attention – these instructions are meant to guide you and do not guarantee successful propagation/rooting. The entire process depends on microclimate, materials, tools used, and human factors.
The cuttings are taken from mature plants, which can be quite old, so they may have leaves with scars or other aesthetic imperfections.

Cutting size: approx. 8-10 cm