Epiphyllum ‘Kermesiaus Magnus’

Epiphyllum ‘Kermesiaus Magnus’ is a striking, night-blooming epiphytic cactus prized for its large, richly coloured flowers and elegant, trailing stems.

Description

• Growth habit: Epiphytic, cascading to arching; ideal for hanging baskets or elevated pots

• Stems: Long, flat, leaf-like cladodes with gently scalloped edges; bright to mid-green and lightly fleshy

• Flowers:

  • Exceptionally large and showy

  • Deep kermes red to crimson tones (often velvety in appearance)

  • Funnel-shaped with layered petals and a prominent central throat

  • Typically night-blooming, sometimes lasting into early morning

  • Light to moderate fragrance

• Bloom season: Usually late spring to summer, depending on climate and maturity

• Roots: Fine, epiphytic roots adapted to airy, organic growing media

General character
Epiphyllum ‘Kermesiaus Magnus’ is valued for its dramatic floral display, with blooms noticeably larger and more intense in colour than many standard Epiphyllum forms. When in flower, it becomes a true statement plant, especially in shaded patios or indoor bright spaces.

• Plants on offer: unrooted cutting