Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Growth from below the surface, 1 by orchidman1

orchidman1 wrote:
The bloom is Strictum and about 4 inches across. One of the true Epiphyllums like Queen of the Night.
Black Rot is the best known of the fungal diseases and not much is known about the cause. Adequate ventilation and getting rid of plants infected are the only known precautions you can take. Very contagious. In your case, I wonder if trying to start cuttings in cool weather and keeping them to wet might be the problem. Cuttings need a warm start if possible and mist only for the initial couple months.
http://www.theamateursdigest.com/epis.htm--add this web site to your bookmarks. It answers every question that beginners and experienced growers usually ask. Very helpful. bob