Epiphyllum is very common today.
Most people think of it as a plentifully branching cactus, the jagged stems of which fall down, and red or pink flowers of unusual beauty are formed on these stems.
This is true, but this description is only about one of the types of "Epiphyllum" - philantus.
Now consider what collection of "Epiphyllum" exists in nature. In the photo you can see the varieties of the ficus "Epiphyllum".
Types and varieties
"Oxypetalum"
Otherwise, it is called "Epiphyllum Ostrolepestny", since "Oxypetalum" has lovely flowers with pointed petals.
Blooms from June to September. Its height is almost unlimited, in nature they can grow up to several meters.
They have a rich green color and a cylindrical shape.
Epiphyllum Oxypetalum is propagated by cuttings. It is developing quite quickly, in a month or two you will have a full-fledged Epiphyllum on your windowsill.
On the photo "Epiphyllum Oxypetalum":
"Anguliger"
Another name for this Epiphyllum is angular. It is a bush plant with many triangular branches, which are cylindrical in shape from the root, and then smoothly transformed into ribbed ones. Lateral branches have a cross section along the edges.
The length of the stems "Epiphyllum Anguliger" can reach 1 "Epiphyllum angular" pleases fragrant white flowers in width up to 15 cm
Such beauty is observed in the late spring.
On the photo "Epiphyllum Anguliger":
Akkerman
The plant is a shrub with hanging shoots. "Epiphyllum Ackermann" has flat processes with numerous teeth, however they become flat after 4-7 cm from the base, at the base of the processes are cylindrical.
Flowers bright red color, remain in this form for a long time. Flowers are formed on very thin shoots, so that they look very quivering and tender.
On the photo "Epiphyllum Ackermann":
"Jagged"
It is also called a semi-affectionate cactus, the serrated has leaf-shaped stems, up to 70 cm long, and their width can reach 9-10 cm
Unlike the same cactus, there are no needles on the “Jagged Epiphyllum”, however there are areoles.
"Serrated Epiphyllum" has large flowers, in diameter reach 15 cm.
They have an interesting feature - to bloom at night, but at the same time they bloom quite a bit - just a couple of days a year.
On the photo "Epiphyllum Serrated":
"Broadleaf"
The height of the "broadleaf" in natural conditions can reach 3m. The plant is shrubby, the home of the broad-leafed Epiphyllum is Mexico, where it grows in large numbers. Stems very thin, but strong, firm and woody at base.
Such “Epiphyllum” produces large white flowers larger than 15 cm in diameter, and their length up to 20 cm For flowers "broadleaf" is characterized by a pleasant delicate smell.
On the photo "Epiphyllum Broadleaf":
"Lau"
Epiphyllum Lau stalk width - 2 cm On the shoots you can see thin elastic needles of white color. The shoots covered the entire surface of the plant, it makes it look like a voluminous unusual cactus.
This Epiphyllum blooms for only two days, with incredibly beautiful cream flowers.
On one "Lau" there are up to five of them, but due to the fact that they are very voluminous and large, they are enough for a beautiful look "Lau".
On the photo "Epiphyllum Lau":
"Hooker"
This cactus has a seemingly heavy saggy arcuate stems, reaching a diameter in 10 cm Their length may be up to 5 mThese stems have a light green color and a smooth surface with prominent areoles. Without prickles.
Epiphyllum Hooker has large white flowers without an expressive smell.
Its homeland is Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, there you can find these plants of enormous size, as in nature they grow much more than in a greenhouse or at home.
On the photo of Hooker's Epiphyllum:
"Phillanthus"
The main stems of this plant grow up to 1 m and peripheral - no more than half a meter. They are painted in rich green color.
Phillanthus has beautiful pink flowers with a yellow-white center, reaching a diameter of 25 cm
They appear on both singletons and buds. "Phillanthus" blooms, usually in June-July.
On the photo of "Epiphyllum Phillanthus":
"Thomas"
This is a bushy modified cactus whose branches are capable of growing. up to 4 m Areola "Epiphyllum of Thomas" is omitted.
This plant has large white flowers with a yellow center, their diameter exceeds 25 cm.
In the photo "Epiphyllum of Thomas":
Just Pru
This type of Epiphyllum is a hybrid, it was obtained as a result of research in the nursery for Halligate cacti.
In "Just Pru" large flowers pale pink color, diameter - 12-16 cm They bloom in April and May. Just Pru easily tolerates temperature drops, but feels best when +18 ... + 10 degrees.
Watering should not be too abundant and certainly not frequent, also you should not allow stagnation of water in the pot, there must be holes in it.
On the photo "Epiphyllum Just Pru":
"Martina"
Has stems falling down. Segmentation is observed on them, as if dividing into small ovals. There are a lot of such branches of this plant, often new ones appear and the old processes die.
The flowers of Epiphyllum Martin are colored in red. They have a very unusual elongated shape, they also have an attractive light yellow center. "Epiphyllum Martin" has a rather pungent odor.
On the photo of Martin's Epiphyllum:
"Revard"
"Revard" - another hybrid of American scientists. He has wide stalks (up to 5 cm thick), which have frayed edges.
"Revard" can grow to large volumes. Stalk length - up to 1 m.
The peculiarity of this hybrid in rich yellow, even lemon flowersWith which "Revard" is covered only once a year, and even then only for a week and a half. The diameter of each of them can reach 17 cm.
On the photo "Epiphyllum Revard":
"King Midas"
This green miracle really looks like a king. "King Midas" - another hybrid. He has an incredibly beautiful golden bloom. Large flowers with a yellow-orange color will attract the attention of any gardener and not only.
The branches of this plant are up to 1.5 m, they are dark green, ribbed. "King Midas," ironically, very much in love with light. He needs a lot of sunlight and heat.
On the photo "Epiphyllum King Midas":
"Sabra"
The main feature of the "Sabra" is a dense flowering. Bulk pink flowers completely cover the processes, making the “Sabra” incredibly beautiful.
Its branches are quite thick - up to 4-5 cm in diameter, can grow in length up to 1 m.
The plant is thermophilic, in good summer weather, it should be carried out on the street, exposing the sun.
The photo "Epifillum Sabra":
"Jennifer Ann"
Jennifer Annie has huge flowers, their size is up to 20 cm in diameter. Pale yellow and voluminous, they attract everyone’s attention. The lower petals are almost twice as large as the upper ones, the flower narrows towards the middle, this makes it more refined.
It is impossible to call such a color uniform, since it is a mixture of shades of yellow plus more and pure white areas of the petals.
For such a plant requires loose weak acid soil and a lot of heat.
On the photo "Jennifer Ann Epiphyllum":
"Johnson"
This modified cactus blooms in early spring. It has dark red flowers, almost maroon. The petals are long and thin, they are quite a lot, so the flowers look quite voluminous.
Propagate this species need cuttings.
Stems are long, solid, have a dark green color.
On the photo "Johnson's Epiphyllum":
A photo
In the photo species of cactus "Epifillum" dreamland:
- origin, description and other features;
- application.
Cactus care
These green beauties are popular for a long time. Care for different types of "Epiphyllum" is not much different.
Almost all of them are thermophilic, do not tolerate an excess of moisture, require good lighting.
An important nuance in the care - moist air, moisten it with spraying. You also need to ensure that the branches are not covered with a layer of dust.
More information about care for Epifillium cactus can be found here.
At the root of these vases grow a little, so the need for transplanting is rare, and if you really want to place the "Epiphyllum" in a larger pot, you should do it in the spring.
