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08/09/2026

Phalaenopsis javanica

26/08/2026

Odontocidium hybride

24/08/2026

Phalaenopsis kunstleri

18/08/2026

Epipactis palustris (navadna močvirnica)
Slovenia

13/08/2026

Epiphyllum Fruhlingsgold

21/07/2026

Cattleya forbesi
Simple but nice.

16/07/2026

Phalaenopsis hybrid

09/03/2026

Aporophyllum ‘Odalisca’ – a Star-Shaped Flower from a Classic Cactus Hybrid Line

Aporophyllum hybrids are well known in cultivation as crosses between species of Aporocactus (now usually treated within Disocactus) and Epiphyllum. The hybrid group originated in horticulture during the early twentieth century, when growers combined the slender, trailing stems of Disocactus flagelliformis with the large, showy flowers typical of Epiphyllum species. Cultivars such as ‘Odalisca’ belong to this ornamental lineage and are maintained mainly through vegetative propagation rather than seed.

The flowers typically show the influence of both parental groups: elongated outer tepals forming a star-like outline and a paler inner throat surrounding numerous stamens. This structure is characteristic of many epiphytic cacti from tropical forests of Mexico and Central America, where related wild species grow on tree branches or rocky slopes in filtered light and humid air.

In cultivation, Aporophyllum hybrids perform best in bright but indirect light and in well-drained, humus-rich substrates that mimic the loose organic debris where epiphytic cacti naturally root. Regular moisture during the growing season combined with good aeration encourages flowering, while a cooler, slightly drier winter rest often promotes bud formation.

02/03/2026

Epiphyllum “Pegasus” — an Orchid Cactus That Commands Attention

Epiphyllum “Pegasus” is a cultivated orchid cactus known from collections rather than the wild. It was introduced by the Coolidge Rare Plant Nursery, but its exact parentage has not been published in authoritative registries, so we do not yet know which species were crossed to produce it. This group of plants — often called epiphyllum hybrids — derives from tropical epiphytic cacti in the tribe Hylocereeae, historically propagated using species such as Disocactus crenatus and related taxa.

In its natural context, members of this lineage hail from humid forests of Mexico and Central America, where they grow on trees or rock faces under filtered light rather than the open desert. Their flattened, leaf-like stems are adaptations for capturing light and moisture in dim understory environments.

The “Pegasus” cultivar produces large, vibrant magenta to reddish blooms that can span several inches across, typical of orchid cactus hybrids selected for floral show. Plants like this thrive in well-drained, humus-rich substrates, bright indirect light, and a seasonally moist but never waterlogged regime; cooler, drier conditions in winter support future flowering without harming the plant.

These orchid cactus hybrids remind us that cacti are not just desert dwellers — some trace their heritage to rainforests and vine-like growth habits, yet still offer flowers of remarkable size and colour.

20/02/2026

Time to water my Epis today

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