Epiphytes get their name from living on other plants.
This does not mean that they are parasites, just that they share space with larger plants for support.
They have long succulent leaves that are heavy. These have strange shapes that may vary on the same plant.
I have several Epiphyllums.
Since they normally live in the semishade of trees in Mexico,
I hang them in trees so that they will feel at home.
Both of these Epiphyllums were obtained as pieces, not whole plants.
I asked to buy cuttings from two of my favorite garden centers.
No point in my buying a giant plant when a piece will do.
I know that this orchid cactus will bloom red. It has not as of yet, but its parent plant had red blooms.
These Epiphyllums bloom during fall or winter, so I hope to see a bloom soon.
This fishbone/zigzag cactus should have white or yellow blooms.
Its blooms are nocturnal. I will be watching both these plants in the coming weeks for signs of buds.
If you get an Epiphyllum, you had best hang it up.
They love to swing in the breeze from the trees.
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A great idea. Do you have to water them often?
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They get watered weekly. I may feed them with my “recipe” to see if I can’t encourage blooms.
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Epiphyllums are new to me… We have the Christmas Cactus which I have on high shelves in my kitchen which trail.. But I had not seen these plants before.. they are lovely.. And what a fantastic idea, to hang them outdoors on your beautiful tree.. 🙂
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I will be so excited to finally see a bloom.
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I bet you will… 🙂
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They’re fantastic little organisms and I find their flowers to be eerily beautiful as they weirdly sprout from other trees! Hope yours will bloom.
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Your tree is like an art installation! The leaves are a beautiful shape.
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I need some of those.
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I will send cuttings if you really want some.
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Look at my latest post..would they work in the stumpery???
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I do not think it would be attractive. they really look better shooting down like fireworks. I think little bromeliads of different colors would be nice.
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