Orchid Cactus
Big cup shaped blooms in gorgeous colors make orchid cactus a joy to grow.
Orchid cactus. While the orchid cactus can be a bit more difficult to grow. Theyll grow to 2 ft 60 cm long and about 2 in 5 cm wide. They grow in tropical areas on trees where their roots can feast on the decaying organic matter nearby. The orchid cactus isnt actually an orchid at all.
Show it off in a hanging basket and allow the long stems to cascade over the pot. Growers use the name epiphyllum to refer to a wide range of plantsepiphyllum itself and a number of crosses with related plants. Orchid cactus stems are broad and flat with serrated edges. The orchid cactus has a rich history as an ornamental accent plant enjoying popularity amongst gardeners and homeowners alike since the 1800s.
All are tropical not desert cacti and most grow on tree branches as epiphytes like some orchids. However this plant isnt parasitic. The cactus is prized for its vibrant exotic blossoms that appear each year in the springtime and come in a wide variety of shapes and colors. Its botanical name is epiphyllum which is an epiphyte.
This is a tropical cactus and will need to be watered frequently.