Curly Locks Orchid Cactus
5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)
Also known as
Epiphyllum guatemalense 'Monstrose'
Taxonomy
Epiphyllum hookeri subsp. guatemalensis f. monstrose
Epiphyllum
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Curly Locks Orchid Cactus
How often to water your Curly Locks Orchid Cactus
Curly Locks Orchid Cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Curly Locks Orchid Cactus in your home
Curly Locks Orchid Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Curly Locks Orchid Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Curly Locks Orchid Cactus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Curly Locks Orchid Cactus
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 Curly Locks Orchid Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Okay, so orchid cactus rescue update: - It was completely overwatered and had gnats when I first brought it home. It has been on its own, and I let it dry out & have been doing regular neem oil treatments. - Today I felt comfortable with its adjustment and moisture level (pretty dry), so I took a look at what was going on “under the hood,” so to speak. Completely root bound and slides out of the pot like a hard puck. - I am really thinking repotting shouldn’t wait, so I am planning on doing next Thursday when I return from a road trip my partner and I have planned because I am worried about transplanting it and not being able to keep an eye on it. My questions are these: is it silly to worry about doing it before I leave since there is not a ton I can do in that few days post re-pot except wait and see anyway? This is my first orchid cactus, so does anyone have any soil recommendations or re-pot recommendations? I am terrified of breaking its curly long arms! 😖 #OrchidCactus #SucculentSquad #CurlyLocksOrchidCactus #WhatTheSucc #repotting #help #CactusCoven
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Help identifying! I found this plant at a plant pop-up, and I was pretty positive that it is a curly locks orchid cactus. It is in kind of rough shape, the staff knew nothing about it, and there was no price so I got it for a steal. But I am not sure that I am right about it, so I would love some input so I can take the best care of this bby!
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My Epiphyllum Guatemalense Montrosa #CurlyLocks is starting to bloom! I’m so excited. There is one noticeably big bloom that sprouted a week ago but I wasn’t sure if it was a bloom or not or what was happening. There are also two more little ones but they are still very small. I’ve only had this plant less than two months and I’ve never had any #Epiphyllum plant long enough to see it bloom. In the first picture you can see the big bloom occurring and the stem below it has a tiny bloom starting. In my second pic there is another tiny bloom beginning.
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#SpringIntoSummer
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No issues in the 6 months I have had it. Recently found a few brown crispy edges… thoughts? #CurlyLocksOrchidCactus
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I am not sure exactly what this plant is, (I call him Harry) but it gets Queen of the night like flowers that open over night - almost dinner plate size. This is the largest hanging pot I have so I guess I will have to split it into two pots next year. I have had this for roughly 8 years. By the way, Crazy Giant Plant tagged in this post, came to me in this hanging pot in 2016!😳😳😳 #queenofthenight #epiphyllum #nightbloomingcactus #hangingplant
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Is this a flower or pad?
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Is this a flower or pad?
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Y’all… I think tonight is the night!!! @RJG @SirLiquorice #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #BloomingSuccs #GregGang
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My leaves are turning brown. What do I do?
Care Summary for Curly Locks Orchid Cactus
Curly Locks Orchid Cactus
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.