Epiphyllum oxypetallum27 Mar
Epiphyllum oxypetallum often commonly called “Orchid Cactus” …..
I think what I love best about these plants:
Often the rattiest looking plant:
Bears the lovliest flower:
Epiphyllum is a genus of cacti where all species have flat leaflike stems — those are stems, not leaves.
Epis originate from tropical forests of Mexico, Central and South America and the West Indies. Most grow in trees where they tuck their roots into pockets of decaying vegetable matter which settles into nooks and crannies of tree branches.
A few Epis may be found lower down near often rocky ground where their roots find their way into rocky crevices where also is found composted dead remains of surrounding vegetation.
Their tropical environment provides them with lots of warmth and high humidity and most important .. shading from full sun. Other plants that can be found growing in the same habitat are orchids, bromeliads, ferns and mosses.
Bob has been a licensed full time real estate agent since 1980, with a career record of many hundreds of closed escrows. Bob attained the G.R.I. designation in 1983, and the prestigious C.R.S. designation in 1989. These designations are awarded by the National Association of Realtors upon completion of educational requirements and demonstration of experience in the field. Bob also attained the C.R.E.A. designation in 1989, and is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers.
