Identification: What type cactus is this?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by dutchgranny, Aug 15, 2006.

  1. dutchgranny

    dutchgranny Member

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    I have a flowering plant in the cactus family. I was told it was a Christmas cactus but the blooms are much larger. However mine which I have had for 4 years has yet to bloom.
    The plant does not have the segmented leaves of a regular Christmas cactus. I shall try to add a picture so maybe someone can identify it.
    I would also like to know about it's care.( I have a brown thumb but it is still alive); and of course do I need to do anything special to make it bloom.
    This picture is of the "mother" plant. It was on an enclosed porch in central Mn . It bloomed in June.
     

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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like a species of Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus.
     
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    Thank you junglekeeper. I had no idea the type of cactus it was. My sister-in-law always called it a Christmas cactus but I knew it wasn't like mine.
    Now I need to find out the proper care so I can keep it healthy.
     

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