Identification: Help me identify my plant

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by 14boopie, Dec 23, 2008.

  1. 14boopie

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    We have this wonderful plant and have no idea what it is. It sprouts new leaves from existing leaves.
    Can you please help us identify it?
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    An Epiphyllum cactus. The 'leaves' are actually flat stems: like most cacti, the real leaves are so small (and drop off so soon after being produced) that you don't notice them.
     
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    Thanks so much! Do you know how I can make cuttings off of it?
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Quite easy. Just cut a shoot, and allow it to dry off for about a week so the cut base gets callused (the callus protects the base from getting infected with decay fungi), then put it in a leaf-mould based compost mix. Keep it on the dryish side at first, again to reduce the risk of decay.
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Such spectacular blooms they have, too. This plant is on my "I WISH" list!
     

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