Blooming Epiphyllum!!

I had seen pictures but had no idea how beautiful this flower would be! I got this start from Patti- rose318, thank you so much! I love it.

I brought it in to watch it bloom and the smell has taken over my house, it's wonderful.

Oh I just can't stop looking at it!! How long will it bloom?

It will close at first light in the morning.

These are gorgeous.

That is so pretty.
I've had one of these for 3 years now and it's never bloomed until this year. It made one bloom and I didn't see it until the day after it bloomed. I was so sad!
I'm glad you didn't miss yours!

Art_n_garden,

I am so glad it bloomed for you. It 's beautiful!!!!!!!! Now that would make a beautiful silk scarf or silk frame picture. When you came to my house did I give you the Showboat epiphyllum cutttings also? Did I give you enough for you Mother? PLMK.
Patti
PS: Sweetie you are so very welcome...

This message was edited Oct 4, 2004 9:35 AM

That showboat is so gorgeous! You gave me some of those and they have started making pretty complex root systems- I let them callous for a couple weeks, and have been rooting some in water and some in soil. I gave a few to my mom and some to my future MiL--they both love them. I can't wait for them to bloom!

I took so many pictures- I bet that would make a great silk...hmmm good idea:)

Thank you so much- it was such a treat last night! My 2 roommates were even intrigued and they dont even know how to take care of pothos!

Susanne

Susanne,
Your welcome.
I thought I gave you some cuttings of the Showboat, but I wasn't sure. Make sure you root them in soil only .Water witll rot them. I am glad you shared them with you future MIL. and your mother. I hope you Mother is doing well. I hope you are also doing well in school. Take care , and keep in touch.
Rose318/Patti

That is a beautiful flower! Congratulations!

True species just don't have flowers like that, I don't think? Norma

Norma,
From what I understand the true( original) epiphyllums are white flower. Later, they were hybridized then colors appear in the flowers. Is that what you mean by true species? Thanks,
Patti

This message was edited Oct 8, 2004 10:42 PM

Rose, I think Norma means your "Showboat" is a epiphyllum hybrid, whereas Art_N_Garden's flower is the species Epiphyllum oxypetalum, but I guess I should let Norma explain what she means! LOL!

Clare_ ca,
Thanks, I know you are not talking for Norma, but I agree with you.Showboat is a epi hybrid and night blooming oxypetalum is of true species. I misunderstood what she wrote. My mistake.
Thanks,
Patti


This message was edited Oct 8, 2004 10:47 PM

That color is stunning, Patti! I have the Epi hybrid "Paradise," which hasn't bloomed for me yet but which has that stunning pink color.

This is "Paradise":

Thanks, Clare_ca. Do you have showboat? I think your Paradise is very pretty too. How long have you had your epi?
Patti

Thanks, Patti! I think your Showboat is brighter than my Paradise, but they are both beautiful. I don't have Showboat, but I have a bunch of other named and unnamed cuttings that friends have sent me. I'm just starting out collecting these and haven't had my cuttings for more than six months yet. I have a bunch of hanging baskets with them. Here they are below:

Clare_ca,
I was told it takes two years for them to bloom from cuttings, unless the cuttting itself was already two years old. I know the rooted cuttings I gave my friend were not 2 yrs old. I love epi. Only wish I had more.
Patti

Patti, that makes sense. I'm not holding my breath for flowers until next year, I hope. If I had more room, I'd definitely get more, but I am running out of places to put hanging baskets, and there is no more room on the ground! LOL! I only hope they can be content in the hanging baskets for a couple of years.

What a beauty you have

Hi, I was just coming on here to ask about a cactus someone told me about today-- Epiphyllum crossed with Hatiora Salicorniodes. She said it had a heavenly bloom.

I only said that because the name had the ' ..........' around it. That was the point I was trying to make, for the beginner, they wouln't know. I love it, it reminds me a a ballerina skirt. So Gracefull,

I just want to share as well. Rhipsalis F/C in the 1960tys MKNorma

Norma,
Very nice epi and rhipsalis. I can't get enough of them. Thanks for sharing your picture.
Patti

Wow! That is gorgeous, Norma!