I was told by a fellow collector that he has an orchid cactus by this name. I've been unable to find it am wondering if he mispelt it. If someone here recognizes it would you please post a pic of what it looks like
This message was edited Oct 28, 2005 8:52 PM
Epiphyllum arabas???
E. arabus was the other possibility. He said the marker on the pot had faded and he was unsure of the spelling now as he purchased it over 20 years ago.
I found many other plants with that name but not an epiphyllum.
In the 20 years he has had the plant it may have been reclassified, re-named or shuffled about the "Epi family tree". Here is a great article describing the history and species relations of the Epis. If you look carefully at his plant you may be able to figure out what it's "new" name might be (if indeed it has been reclassified). My other thought was that arabas/arabus could be a cultivar name instead of a species name.
K
http://www.labs.agilent.com/botany/cacti_etc/html/news8.html
This message was edited Oct 30, 2005 7:46 AM
Thank you Kachinagirl. Ü He was worried about it being patented. Since it prolly was renamed I'll have to get a cutting :) to see if I can track it down.
This message was edited Oct 30, 2005 10:28 AM
Remember, Epis by nature have different types or shapes of leaves (actually stems) on a single plant. One cutting won't tell you much. Ask for (or take) a good photo of the whole plant as well including flowers if you can.
K
This message was edited Oct 30, 2005 11:02 AM
Unfortunately he doesn't have a digital &/or camera so, after reading the above, it would mean me getting a cutting and growing it into a plant that blooms. I was asked to come and see his collection but it may be a couple of years before we head that way.
In ? years from now I should be able to pin its' name down. ;)
Ah, I have plants like that too! Don't worry, we'll all be here to check it out when it blooms!
K
Yep Ü and again thank you! :)