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cactus orchid or what kind of epiphyllum
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Fri, Oct 26, 12 at 1:53
| Hello could someone please tell me what kind of cactus plant this is .i was told a cactus orchid.but pictures i have seen does not look like this.And what are the little looking roots growing out some of them or are they hairs or what? |
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RE: cactus orchid or what kind of epiphyllum
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| Hola It seems a young Epiphyllum oxypetalum that is suffering great thirst...unlike of other cacti, it loves moisture. |
RE: cactus orchid or what kind of epiphyllum
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| I agree with bromelia2010's ID but it should be potted in a much smaller pot. |
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| thank you very much .is there a place where i can get good info on how to care for this plant i was so confused on the care and what type and could you tell me what the little hairs or roots are that are on some of the leafs. |
RE: cactus orchid or what kind of epiphyllum
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| night blooming cereus the beautiful white night time blooms last only a day |
RE: cactus orchid or what kind of epiphyllum
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| I agree with the 'night blooming cereus' It will take a long time before it blooms, but it will be worth the wait. |
RE: cactus orchid or what kind of epiphyllum
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| "Night Blooming Cereus", is actually Epiphyllum oxypetalum, not in the Cereus genus at all (Cereus are tall columnar cacti that grow in the ground) "Night Blooming Cereus" as a common name. Excuse...I say it just to no confusion speaking of Cerus. Marcia, these are aerial roots...it is normal.
The substrate should be maintained slightly
moistened and is best surround them with other plants for moisture in the atmosphere also. |
RE: cactus orchid or what kind of epiphyllum
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| Looks wilted almost to the point of no return. |
RE: cactus orchid or what kind of epiphyllum
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Hi
Night blooming cereus is also Selenicereus grandiflorus.
Just to add confusion. |
RE: cactus orchid or what kind of epiphyllum
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| rizo, that is a normal look for these plants. The parts we call the leaves (actually flattened stems) have a weak mid-rib, and the best one can hope for are arching leaves with dependent tips (assuming you believe stems should go skyward). The upright parts of the plant are cylindrical stems that can grow 6 ft. before sending out the flattened stems from the side. This allows the plant in habitat to climb. The round stem might reach the first branch. The flat stems will droop over the branch. The leaves bloom from the aeroles (all cactus have aeroles), then round stems grow up to the next branch. With enough round stems and lots of flat stems, the plant can climb a tree. The pendant stems hold it in place and since they hang, they can take advantage of exposing their wide side to whatever sun they can catch in the rainforest. Marcia, I would dampen the soil and pile some up over those roots.
Another common name for this plant is Queen of the Night. Unfortunately, that also refers to S. grandiflorus and also to Peniocereus greggii. More good reasons to refer to them by their botanical names. |
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