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Orchid cactus ( Epiphyllum) is an epiphytic plant with broad, flat stems, lobed edges, and large, showy flowers. As a type of epiphytic plant, the orchid cactus absorbs nutrients from the air and its surroundings. This growth feature is like many orchids, which is why they are called orchid cacti.
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Epiphyllum Crenatum, crenate orchid cactus. The night queen blooming
This plant is an epiphyte, usually found growing on trees in the tropical forests of Central America. As a result, it has adapted to receiving light filtered through the canopy. When growing Epiphyllum crenatum indoors, we recommend placing it on the windowsill in a room that's facing east or west, behind a sheer curtain.
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Crenate orchid cactus (Epiphyllum crenatum) - Spikes emerge from the edges of the scalloped leaves, and produce rounded white flowers with long, teardrop petals. Orchid Cactus Flowers The shape and color of the flowers can vary widely between varieties, from white, to apricot, pink, or coral.
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Meet our epiphyllum crenatum, the crenate orchid cactus native to Mexico. Crenate refers to the scalloped shape of the cactus's long, thick leaves. The open flower measures approximately seven to eight inches in diameter.
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Crenate Orchid Cactus
Crenate Orchid Cactus (Disocactus crenatus) The nocturnal cactus Disocactus crenatus has large white bowl-shaped blooms and a flat woody stem that grows up to 2 feet (60 cm) long and 4 inches (10 cm) broad. The wide blossoms bloom on stems that are 7-12 inches (18-30 cm) long. The crenate orchid cactus blooms for a few days, unlike other.
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Epiphyllum hookeri (Climbing Cactus) This is a climbing cactus with large white flowers that bloom at night. The flowers are fragrant and are up to 9 inches long and 8 inches in diameter. The stems of the plant are long and strappy. This gives the plant a sculptured look, making it ideal for creating interest in the landscape.
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Disocactus crenatus, the crenate orchid cactus, is a species of cactus and one of the most important parents in creating the epiphyllum hybrids commonly cultivated throughout the world. It is cultivated for its large white flowers.
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Disocactus crenatus, the crenate orchid cactus, is a species of cactus and a critical parent plant in creating the epiphyllum hybrids commonly cultivated throughout the world. It is cultivated for its large white flowers.
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Description Queen of the Night is a night-blooming, tropical epiphyte to lithophyte, an organism that grows on the surface of another plant and derives its moisture and nutrients from rain, the air and debris collecting on the organism. This member of the cactus family is the most cultivated species in the genus.
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Uploaded by SongofJoy Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Aug 28, 2013 7:54 AM concerning plant: An easily cultivated, fast growing epiphyte. Needs compost containing plenty of humus and sufficient moisture in summer. Should not be kept under 12°C (55°F) in winter. Can be grown in semi-shade or full sun.
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Disocactus crenatus, the crenate orchid cactus, is a species of cactus and a critical parent plant in creating the epiphyllum hybrids commonly cultivated worldwide. It is cultivated for its large flowers.
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Disocactus crenatus, the crenate orchid cactus, is a species of cactus and a critical parent plant in creating the epiphyllum hybrids commonly cultivated worldwide. It is cultivated for its large flowers. [2] Description D. crenatus subsp. crenatus
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This plant gets its common name from its gorgeous funnel-shaped flowers that can become 6 inches in diameter and bloom in different shades of bright red. These flowering cacti, native to the tropical regions of Oaxaca and Veracruz, Mexico, are somewhat high-maintenance plants.
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They are sometimes also called orchid cacti because of the exotic-looking flowers that sprout from the leaves. Is Epiphyllum a Succulent? An Epiphyllum is a type of cactus, so it will technically also be characterized as a succulent.
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Epiphyllum crenatum (also known as Disocactus crenatus and crenate orchid cactus) is a lovely succulent and produces beautiful white fragrant blooms. It's ideally suited to growing in a hanging basket and can be grown outdoors in a protected spot or indoors near a nice bright window.