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    This is some type of mexican night blooming cactus. the flower location is weird.
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    That is an epiphyllum. They are commonly night blooming and often fragrant. Propagated by cuttings. There is quite a large number of hybridized ones, of all colors, available now. Great plants, often called 'orchid cactus'.

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    It is really a nice bloom, but it is in a weird location. LOL!

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    This is my Orchid Cactus. 1st time bloom for me in almost 2 years.

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    hehe yes, too bad it only lasts one night !!

    btw Diane, i thought the epiphyllum were those hanging epiphytic cactus from the tropics?. this thing looks like a typical cactus with nasty spines.


    wow that pink one is amazing, what kind of mixture is it growing? bark like orchids?

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    You are right about that not being an epiphyllum. I looked at the bloom and not the plant. Epis are flat or triangular, while the plant in your picture is definitely a standard cactus. Still a lovely plant.

    PS I have my epiphyllum growing in potting mix with a little sand mixed in.

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    Its just growing in good ole Florida sand. Those are old Oak leaves on the top.

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