I got a small rooted cutting of a curly (leaves twist & turn) epi last spring, but it didn't have a name with it. Is there more than one kind of these curly ones? What name goes with it? What color flowers will it have?
Marcy
Curly Epi
Wow! Do you have a pic? Inquiring minds want to see!
K
You might have a guatemalenis monstera. The epi is a nice one. I think they bloom white, but am not sure. I had one but it bit the dust. I had it hanging outside and it got to much water. The leaves started turning black pretty fast and died before I could save it.
Karen
I agree with horsewoman. The flowers are white, like all the Epiphyllum species. And except for one species (I forget which one) they only last one night. Nice plant, but they do get large.
Dutch Lady, you say the flowers are only 2 inches across? That is a tiny flower by Epiphyllum standards. Do you have a good photo of the plant?Here is a link to Ooojen's plant. Look like your's?
http://www.thegardenforums.org/viewtopic.php?t=3169
Dutchlady,
the flower looks like those of a Epiphyllum phyllanthus var. There is a phyllanthus var. guatemalensis. Horsewomen and Pete, I agree. Have a look here about the monstrosa.
http://www.ecology.org/ecophoto/articles/Epiphyllum.htm#guatemalense
And you mentioned repotting in your other post. I thought your plant looked just fine as is. They like to be pot bound.
Hetty, I don't think the bloomsize is affected by the rootbound root system. Epiphyllum phyllanthus var. phyllanthus has small flowers so it stands to reason that E. phyllanthus var. guatemalensis would too. You've got yourself a special one there! Lucky you! To see a picture of Ursula's Epiphyllum phyllanthus var. phyllanthus go here: http://www.kammlott.net/Ephyllanthus.html
Hey Penn Pete, how close are you to Carlisle?
I have been trying to identify my new Epi which was labeled Epiphyllum Curley (sic) when I came upon this thread. Is this the guatemalenis monstera suggested by Horsewoman? or do I need to wait for a bloom to know for certain?
Here is the correct name: Epiphyllum guatemalense f. monstrosa: http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/130578/
Thank you Clare_CA, I'll read up on it. I'm pretty much a newbie with Epi's, I would love to just get at least one of mine to bloom. Thanks for the info and the quick reply. Cindy
I recently purchased this plant at Lowe's for $7.50. It was on the distressed rack, but I can't see a thing wrong with it. I am new to epi's though, what should I be on the lookout for?
I have a bunch of seedlings of curly Epiphyllum Gautemalense var monstrose, sown about 6 months ago, just potted them up now that they have their second leaves (so cute) From what I gather, they have white flowers, and I don't think there are a bunch of different ones.. I also have one growing from a small cutting I got last year. NOT a fast grower at all!
What tickles me is that The plant "always" looks distressed when it's healthy and Lowe's thought it was distressed & reduced it down. Keep up the good work, Lowes!!!!! hehe Will have to see if our Lowe's did the same thing.
Be on the look out for keeping the soil too wet, I noticed yesterday that the lower stem right were it comes out of the soil and rests against some of the soil is starting to rot. Too much water, between me watering and a few rainy days.
well, it has plenty of new growth, so it must not be as distressed as they thought! heehee. BTW, what is a good rule of thumb on watering epis? Once a week or bi weekly?
I have never watered on any kind of a schedule, since the needs differ at different times of the year and in different temps - I check my plants on a regular basis and I water them when they are dry.
Brenda, I agree that it's not a fast grower by any means. I've had the same tiny start for almost 2 years now. Here's the story: I bought a pot of EA Hoya Lacunosa and it had this one lonely piece of E. Guatamalense Monstrose growing out it! I took it out and potted it up solo. I lost that Lacunosa, but this little darling is still alive and well. I think it puts out an average of 1 new leaf per year. LOL