About
A slender, tuberous-rooted, multi-stemmed cactus from Mexico and the United States with pencil-thin, ribbed, olive-green stems and large, showy, pink to magenta, nocturnal flowers in late spring and summer. A specialist cactus for a warm, bright, dry glasshouse or heated conservatory.
About the genus
Xylobium is a group of orchids that includes both species and numerous hybrids. Plants typically produce pseudobulbs with strap-shaped or plicate leaves, and flowers of considerable beauty on erect or pendulous inflorescences
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.