Show it off in a hanging basket and allow the long stems to cascade over the pot. Cactus cuttings are sections of a mature stem which are planted and used to grow a whole new plant. German Empress, Giant Empress, Pond Lily Cactus Synonyms Cactus phyllanthoides (basionym), Cereus phyllanthoides, Epiphyllum phyllanthoides, Nopalxochia phyllanthoides, Phyllocactus phyllanthoides ... How to Grow and Care ... German Empress Reviewed by My Garden of Flowers on 22.12.19 Rating: 20. Orchid Cactus Care. Orchid cactus stems are broad and flat with serrated edges. Obtain epiphyllum cactus cuttings.

Taking care of these beautiful plants is a bit of a balancing act.

Disocactus phyllanthoides (German Empress) is a freely-branching epiphytic cactus with green or reddish stems that grow up to 3.3 feet (1 m) long. Disocactus phyllanthoides, the nopalxochitl or German empress, is a #desertplantsofavalon #cactus #succulents My Epiphyllum German Empress with a bouquet of Blooms. They don’t like to be wet especially in the winter, but they also shouldn’t totally dry out. Big, cup-shaped blooms in gorgeous colors make orchid cactus a joy to grow. Disocactus “ Phyllanthoides X Speciosus “ Hybrid[ Common name “ Red German Empress “ Rare, Gorgeous and popular to add into your collection ] This plant hybrid has long been confused as the species Disocactus Ackermannii hybrid.The original plant was grown in cultivation in the early to mid 1800’s, But towards the turn of the 20th century, this hybrid plant was introduced.

An Orchid Cactus, scientific name is Epiphyllum, needs to go dormant for about 8-10 weeks during the winter months if you hope to have it bloom the next year. Botanical Name: Epiphyllum spp. They'll grow to 2 ft (60 cm) long, and about 2 in (5 cm) wide. If you already own an epiphyllum cactus that is strong and healthy, you can make your cuttings. You can buy epiphyllum cactus cuttings from a garden center or an online plant store. Cactus phyllanthoides (basionym), Cereus phyllanthoides, Epiphyllum phyllanthoides, Nopalxochia phyllanthoides, Phyllocactus phyllanthoides