Epiphyllum from Bud to Bloom

Project Pitaya shares an epiphyllum in bloom. This beautiful epiphytic cactus is related to the Dragon Fruit Cactus (Hylocereus Undatus), Watch as its young bud starts and grows into a wondrous flower. These pictures were taken over a period of a month and a halfs time. Project Pitaya recommends having this cactus in your collection as well.

[@happinessinleaf]

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[@mayalor5081]

Such a beautiful color

[@sujatabhave905]

Nice colour of the flower, here in india i am not sure whether other colours are available or not. I have a baby plant which will bear white flowers.

[@Peleski]

Beautiful. I mostly keep Schlumbergera though I'm trying one Epi this year. I notice they're budding the same time as my Rhipsalidopsis Schlumbergera (Easter Cactus), so I hope they will be significantly different. The Rhipsa has has a multitude of flower buds, whereas the Epi has a few.

[@andydidier518]

Very nice .... I wish I could find more colors I have 3 different colors

[@featheredfan]

That's a nice calm orange color. So, how do they smell? Are you growing the sprouts? I liked it. Thanks

[@krisantini1]

thanks for sharing. Could you pls advise how long it take from bud stage to flowering?

[@ProjectPitaya]

krisantini1 Hi, this type of Epi, takes about 4 to 5 weeks to bloom from when the buds first start to emerge. Some of the Epiphyllums can take a shorter time or longer time to have a bud develop into a blooming flower. With Epis, there are so many types of flower size, shape and color, that your buds time to flower can vary. Thanks for watching.

[@livingwithplants6043]

Do you use fertilizer to get a lot of blooms?

[@madhusmitasahoo3548]

I have kept the plant.bud is seen.

[@irmafidela4619]

un lujo esta penquita mi me regalaron una no se en que epoc florece se muy bella gracias por este video

[@ProjectPitaya]

De nada Irma Fidela

[@anjalijoshi5795]

Thx for this wonderful vedio,I never saw orange colored epis. I have three epis for more than three years. But they r not blooming! They r indoors. What can I do,please advise!

[@ProjectPitaya]

Anjali Joshi
if your plants are large enough, than they should be able to bloom.
Things that should help:
1. Check your fertilizing routine and or add fertilizer as needed.
2. If your plants have been in the same spot, try putting them in a new spot, with more sunlight or indirect sunlight.
3. During the hotter months make sure they are getting adequate water.
Different varieties flower at different times, some varieties can bloom through out the year. Good Luck

[@hawkkai2903]

Keep them root bound
Reduce light time in winter
Start using bloom boost fertilizer in late winter/early spring.

[@ProjectPitaya]

Yes. thank you Merman Kai, excellent tips. This Epi (in the video) is currently starting to bud this year again. Although, I will admit much neglect and a harder winter have contributed to my plants having seen better days. If you have Epi or Cacti and spring is in the air, you may want to inspect your plants for buds.

[@gclemente1398]

@@ProjectPitaya Hi! I thought these only bloom from midnight to dawn.

[@pitayasgarden9664]

Que varieda de pitaya es essa?

[@Peleski]

It's not a pitaya

[@jm12green31]

Hey can anybody help i just got one from my mom and it's never bloomed but is healthy and like decades old...

[@jackwyborn8102]

not enough light, when was the last time it was repotted aswell

[@Truth_speaks612]

@@jackwyborn8102 is it important to repot ? Why is it so

[@Peleski]

There are lots of Epi groups on Facebook. Try posting your Epi there, you'll get lots of good tips.

[@sugunasubramaniam6832]

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[@terinka80]

i like you