Orchid cactus

Epiphyllums are forest cacti that produce incredibly showy blooms. Learn how to grow these fabulous succulents as houseplants, now at Gardener’s Path.

Take care of your orchid cactus at home like a pro. Learn all about the soil mix, light exposure, water and humidity needs, and temperature requirements.

Orchid cactus plants are easy to care for Epiphyllums. Learn all about how to grow them: water, light, soil, fertilizer, flowers, and more!

It's no wonder that Epiphyllum (a dramatically-blooming jungle cactus) is given the name of Lady of the Night: its spectacular flowers only open at night, and only for a day or two, making the event a fleeting yet worthwhile experience to stay up late for. Here's how to care for an orchid cactus and make it bloom all summer!

Growing an orchid cactus can be a joy. They’re known for their big, cup-shaped blooms that come in a variety of startling colors.

The Orchid Cactus Plant is also known as Leaf Cacti and Climbing Cacti. This plant is widely grown for its flowers. The flowering period for this plant is from April to June. Its blooms come from the leaves of the last year. This plant got its name from its spectacular bloom, which look like the flowers of orchids. In short, it is also known as “Epis”. Continue reading about Orchid Cactus on our website.

Epiphyllum are commonly known as Orchid Cactus for their dinner plate sized flowers once you see them, you recognize them anywhere

Whether you choose to call this plant an epiphyllum anguliger, it’s newer reclassified name of disocactus anguliger, ric-rac cactus, orchid cactus, fishbone cactus or a zig-zag plant, we can …