SCIENTIFIC NAME: Selenicereus chrysocardium (formerly Epiphyllum)
KNOWN AS: Shark Tooth Fern, Fern Leaf Cactus, Golden Heart Cactus
CLIMATE (LOCATION): Mexico | Tropical Rainforest (Epiphyte)
DESCRIPTION: The Shark Tooth Fern is a botanical marvel. It is a spineless, epiphytic cactus that grows massive, flattened, zig-zagging branches that look like giant, serrated fern fronds. The "teeth" are deeply lobed and a rich, glossy green. In the wild, it grows on trees, and when mature, it produces spectacular, night-blooming white flowers that can reach 12 inches in diameter with a burst of golden stamens.
Light Requirement: High Light (Bright Indirect Light)
Quick Tip: Allow the top 50-75% of the soil to dry out between waterings.
Preferred Temperature: 65º - 85º
Preferred Humidity: 50 - 70%; Moderate/High Humidity
Shark Tooth Fern Lighting Requirements: High Light (Bright Indirect Light)
Aspect Hanging Heights - Shark Tooth Fern
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Soltech's Recommendation -
24" to 36"
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Vita Hanging Heights - Shark Tooth Fern
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Soltech's Recommendation -
36º Narrow Beam Vita : 24" to 36"
60º Wide Beam Vita : 12" to 24"
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Highland Hanging Heights - Shark Tooth Fern
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Soltech's Recommendation -
36º Narrow Beam Highland : 30" to 42"
60º Wide Beam Highland : 18" to 30"
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