These plants do not like direct sun ! My plants were hanging under a gazebo so the spa moisture and the semi shade kept them very happy for years. Last summer I put some of them into my shade garden with other succulants, gets morning light. A couple are under some Seloum in another garden but all are very happy. they like to stay on the drier side or can rot easily so I used succulant garden soil. They have an amazing very quick bloom like overnight and as yet I haven't seen the blooms in the garden. All are protected with other plants from extreme temperatures.

I have a brick wall that keeps 90% of sun off, could I pot the epi's and leave them in the garden,eg bury the pot?

Mine are in pots on the west side of my house and up against a brick wall.They do very well there.Here are a couple pictures of some of mine.

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Kathi