Yes the Epiphyllum are epiphytic plants, in that they attach themselves to trees. They are not parasitic as some plant, in that they live off the plant. They merely use the plants for support.
I enjoy your content 🙂 I especially love the fact that your content is local hence relatable. I will be happy to see an episode where you feature different types of wall creepers (external walls). I have received different types of advice (that's left me a bit confused) and noticed not so many people have put wall creepers on their house walls..
Cactus bloom flowers early in the morning - about 9-10 am - they close . In late spring - Easy care . You can plant in pot or back yard. Dont need too much water. I cut some (sterm) put in the pot - keep moist- They will grow .🌸🌺
HI I ususally grow my epiphyllums in hanging baskets and hang them on a tree. However to attach to a tree, I would use the same technique as for Bromiads on a tree, wrapping sphagmun moss and and cacti soil then attach the moss ball to a tree.
Hi Cherie, I use a slow releasing fertilsers, I find it easier as you mix the pellets in the soil. Also we mix cow dung manure and add compost for drainage.
Hi Joy it maybe where you positioned your plant. During the winter period when the plant goes into dormancy it does't require light or much water. But now as spring arrives try to position the plant so it can receive morning light. Lets see if that works. Keep me posted
I keep in the pot - water with plant foods - every 3 -4 weeks. Dont need too much water - sunny spot. Winter keep in patio - not outdoor- rain can damage the leaves..
verry good vidio, and well dun. Thank you verry mutsh.🙂😊❤
Thank you William, very encouraged.
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Great video Alice! Love your shirt and Hello from Canada.
Thanks Duncan, greeting from Kenya.
Wow I never would have guessed they could grow up trees! So glad I found your channel! You are lovely.
Yes the Epiphyllum are epiphytic plants, in that they attach themselves to trees. They are not parasitic as some plant, in that they live off the plant. They merely use the plants for support.
Thank You Alice for sharing your plant knowledge. I enjoy your videos very much!
Thank you Ana for your comment and encouragement.
Thank you 🙏🏻 this is so helpful. I was gifted a rooted cuttings and I look forward to propagating to create a fuller pot. 💚
Great, it will surprise you with its amazing blooms
This was a great video! I just bought some whopper begonias which I will pair with my orchid cactus. Keep growing!!
Thanks Maureen, begonias are such lovely plants. Do propagate and increase your stock.
Thanks for the info ❤
More than a pleasure and thank you for following my channel.
Great video ! 🌿😊🌿 Plants are the best, specially the people behind them 🌿🤩🌿 You got a new sub from Denmark .☀️🌿😊🇩🇰
Thank you Patrick
I enjoy your content 🙂 I especially love the fact that your content is local hence relatable. I will be happy to see an episode where you feature different types of wall creepers (external walls). I have received different types of advice (that's left me a bit confused) and noticed not so many people have put wall creepers on their house walls..
Thank you and noted
You are such a lovely lady., thanks.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for following my channel.
Cactus bloom flowers early in the morning - about 9-10 am - they close .
In late spring -
Easy care .
You can plant in pot or back yard.
Dont need too much water.
I cut some (sterm) put in the pot - keep moist-
They will grow .🌸🌺
Thanks for sharing and for following my channel.
Thank you Alice for sharing. Can you share how to have thick stems for this plant.
Hi, you could apply a low dose fertizer after the blooming season to encourage foilage growth. But not to apply during the dormant stage over winter.
Well explained
Keep it up
Thank you, I will. thanks also for the encouragement and for following our channel.
How do you attach it to the tree to grow?
HI I ususally grow my epiphyllums in hanging baskets and hang them on a tree. However to attach to a tree, I would use the same technique as for Bromiads on a tree, wrapping sphagmun moss and and cacti soil then attach the moss ball to a tree.
I have one my neighbor gave me a cutting and it is getting so big and I don’t have a tree to let it grow in.
Hi thanks for sharing, I grow my Epiphyllums in hanging baskets then hang them with an attachments on the walls.
what do you use to To fertilize them?
Hi Cherie, I use a slow releasing fertilsers, I find it easier as you mix the pellets in the soil. Also we mix cow dung manure and add compost for drainage.
I have a 3 yr old epiphy cacti but doesn’t bloom a flower😅😅😅
Hi Joy it maybe where you positioned your plant. During the winter period when the plant goes into dormancy it does't require light or much water. But now as spring arrives try to position the plant so it can receive morning light. Lets see if that works. Keep me posted
I keep in the pot - water with plant foods - every 3 -4 weeks.
Dont need too much water - sunny spot.
Winter keep in patio
- not outdoor- rain can damage the leaves..
You're in London?
I live in Nairobi, Kenya.
I 💗my orchid cacti!
It makes me so happy to see such beautiful blooms.
I love to share them.
Thank you from sunny California.