Pink Flame is a delicate and romantic epiphytic forest cactus native to the coastal mountains of Brazil. Its flat, segmented stems display the characteristic pointed, claw-like serrations of the Zygocactus family. At the tips of its gracefully arching stems, soft tubular flowers bloom in warm rose-pink with deeper magenta-flushed edges and a luminous silvery-white throat, creating a gentle, feminine charm that feels perfectly at home on a windowsill or as a gift plant. The asymmetrical blooms are held horizontally, giving the plant an open, airy elegance that brightens any indoor space.
- Size: Height: 20–30 cm (8–12 in). Spread: 30–45 cm (12–18 in) at maturity
- Light: Bright, indirect light — east or west window ideal
- Water: Allow top 2–3 cm of soil to dry between waterings; reduce after bloom
- Temperature: 18–22°C growing season; cool nights (10–13°C) in fall to trigger budding
- Bloom trigger: 12–14 hrs darkness nightly from September for Thanksgiving flowers
- Soil: Fast-draining cactus/orchid mix; slightly acidic pH 5.5–6.2
- Fertilizer: 20-20-20 monthly spring–summer; low-nitrogen in late summer
- Humidity: Prefers 50%+ — mist occasionally or use a pebble tray