epiphyllumepiphyllum
genusgenusUnique climbing or trailing cacti that produce spectacular, large flowers that typically bloom at night. These unusual plants develop flattened, leaf-like stems that can grow in a cascading manner, making them particularly striking in hanging displays.
Etymology
The name 'Epiphyllum' comes from Greek 'epi' meaning 'upon' and 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf', referring to the way the flowers appear to grow directly from what looks like leaves but are actually flattened stems.
Interesting fact!
Their magnificent flowers, which can span the size of a dinner plate, often open at sunset and last for just one night, earning them a reputation as nature's ephemeral performers.
All species of Epiphyllum
epiphyllumThomasianum
Thomas' orchid cactus, Salmon orchid cactus, Night blooming cereus.
epiphyllumAnguliger
Fishbone cactus, Ric rac cactus, Zigzag cactus.
epiphyllumPumilum
Dwarf orchid cactus, Mini orchid cactus, Small-growing epiphyllum.
epiphyllumOxypetalum
Queen of the night, Night blooming cereus, Dutchman's pipe cactus.
epiphyllumCartagense
Cartago orchid cactus, White night queen, Costa Rican orchid cactus.
epiphyllumGrandilobum
Large-lobed orchid cactus, Giant queen of the night, Broad-leaf epiphyllum.
epiphyllumCrenatum
Orchid cactus, Queen of the night, Wavy leaf orchid cactus.
epiphyllumPhyllanthus
Queen of the night, Climbing cactus, Night blooming cereus.
epiphyllumLaui
Lau's orchid cactus, Giant orchid cactus, Queen of the night.
epiphyllumHookeri
Hooker's orchid cactus, Day blooming orchid cactus, Climbing cactus.
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