EPIPHYLLUMS

Epiphyllums originate from tropical forest of Mexico, Central and South and the America and the West Indies. Most grow in trees where they tuck their roots into pockets of decaying vegetable matter which settle into the nooks and crannies of tree branches. A few epiphyllums may be found lower down often near rocky ground where their roots find their way into rock crevices where also is found composted dead remains of surrounding vegetation.

Depending on the cultivar will depend how long they take to get to flowering size some will in the second year after being grown from a cutting, others will not flower until years three and four. They need plenty of light (Not direct mid-day sun) to harden the stems which will bear the brilliant orchid like flowers in spring and generally early summer

Epiphyllums are not hard to grow, protect from frost and intense sun.