Epiphyllums

[solay]

I recently purchased some Epi. cuttings. 27 varieties to be exact. They are all in their pots ready to grow new roots. I'm hoping they will all root. I heard they have a tendency to rot so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

In a few years I'd be happy to share cuttings. Hope they grow! I have one that is growing like crazy since I received it from a co-worker a year or so ago.

[myorchid]

They look very healthy! It looks like a catcus.

[solay]

They call it an "orchid cactus" and it has huge flowers. Some are fragrant too.

[myorchid]

I will be looking forward to seeing the flowers!

[jay]

Looking great Cindy. I am sure that they will take for you. Good luck.

[solay]

Thanks Jay and April. I'm glad they are still small. I have no idea where I'm going to put them all when they grow.

[norris]

If you have any of the kind that produce 'dragon fruit' I would love a cutting of that one

[solay]

Norris, Sorry no I don't have one. I've been thinking of getting one cause I've ate them in the Philippines and they are kinda neat. The only thing is they get kind of large in size. Maybe I might get one. I'll let you know if I do.

[epiphyte]

Nice cuttings solay, hope they take. I've got a ton of epiphyllums and would be interested in trading/sharing cuttings in the future.

Norris, I've got some Dragon Fruit cuttings you can have. Send me a pm for details.

[solay]

I would love to trade/share with you in the future. Since you grow a lot, can you tell me how long to blooming size from cuttings? Thanks.

[Chubidubi]

I have four different kinds and I love them 'cause they do look so much like orchids and some smell heavenly too.
Solay, they will root in no time and grow like crazy. HAVE FUN.

[katrina]

Cindy...Those look great! I'll be looking forward to seeing what kinds and what colors.

Think of them like orchids....similar habits. Lots of water during growth (bright but no direct light) and then they like a cool rest in winter (less water and coolest room of the house) I only water mine enough to keep it from shriveling (just a little once per week) and it's kept in a room w/only a north facing window and where we have the heat shut off...probably hung around 50 degrees in there during coldest part.

As soon as spring hit...I gradually started watering more and gradually moving brighter light. Now it's outside hanging in a tree.

[epiphyte]

Depending on how much they like their conditions, they can take anywhere from 1 1/2 years to 3 years to bloom. Mine grow in a wide range of mediums. I have several directly in the ground in regular soil. They get watered when my other succulents get watered which is 1-2 times a week during summer. Others are in pots with large bark mixed with misc garden debris. These are watered more frequently. I only have one that is mounted. It languished for a while getting the same amount of water as most of my other orchids but is now pretty happy since I set up my overhead misting/sprinkler system and is directly under a nozzle.

While epiphyllums are nice, I'm actually leaning more towards rhipsalis which have very insignificant flowers but have foliage that stays interesting throughout the year.

[jay]

I'm glad they are still small. I have no idea where I'm going to put them all when they grow.

Well, I think you are going to have to buy the house next door to where you live for all of your orchids.

[solay]

Jay, the funny thing is about 7 or 8 years ago we did try to buy the house next door. Unfortunately someone out bid us. Too bad cause the extra space would have came in handy just about now. Ha! Ha! Ha!

Oh, I have the cuttings outside under the shade cloth with my Cyms. I'll have to look into rhipsalis. Never heard of them.

Katrina and Wanda, thanks for the encouragement. I think my husband will freak when winter comes and I need to bring them in. Hee! Hee! Hee!

[solay]

Update... Those cuttings rooted and grew like mad. They suffered last winter since I didn't bring them indoors. No space. The cold damaged a lot of them but even with that, many are blooming nicely. Most have new growths coming in too. I think I lost maybe 3 or 4 plants only. Not bad considering it got pretty cold.

Here are the pics.

[norris]

Nice! I still have mine you gave me, plus I made a bunch of plants for friends too I'm hoping for a bloom soon.

[orchidea]

Wow, they all look stunning!!!!!!!
I have only one of those, and it blooms only one night a year. It's still a baby, so I am not sure it will bloom this year. It's these huge white ones that open in the evening and bloom only at night......... I am looking forward for the sleepless night. I hope it's on a weekend.........

[starwhiz]

Nice blooms! If it gets too crowded, send some to Colorado. My former classmate from Letran is also growing Cymbidiums in her backyard in Vallejo. My wife's cousin who also lives in Vallejo is growing orchids too. Orchids must love your area with lots of sun and humidity! They all look healthy and beautiful!

[solay]

Hi guys. I wanted to offer cutting of these epiphyllums to anyone interested. Just pay for shipping or trade if you prefer. I have about 20 different named varieties and a few noids. Can't get a full list now but here are some off the top of my head for now.

Paradise
Pref. Ebert
Elise
Twice as Nice
Curd's and Whey
Reward
Tele Ann

[patticake]

Gorgeous! My space is totally limited right now, or I would jump all over those! Hugs to the baby!

[cath101]

I love Epiphyllums, your pics look great!!!
I have a collection too, they are really easy to grow here in Sydney...
Here are a couple of pics
Cath

[solay]

Here are a few more available cuttings. I need to send them out before the cold weather since most of them gets damaged pretty badly during the winter. I lost several plants last winter. I hope they will do better this year.

Cosmic Queen
Overture
Dr. John T. Cox
What Luck
Augustes
Kirby's Giant
Stacy 2"
Monastery Garden

[trinigirl]

Solay, I would love to try some if you have any still left!

[solay]

Sarah, PM me your address. I'll try to get them out soon. I'm trying to find a box that is long enough for them.

[solay]

Cath, yours look great too. I especially like the one in the second pic. Too bad we're so far apart. We could be trading.

Patti, I'm in the same boat. No space at all.

[trinigirl]

Thank you, address sent!