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- Q.Neglected Epiphyllum Plants - Plants have exceptionally long 'branches. 3 - 4 feet long. How do I clean them up and give them new ...
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- Q.The Epiphyllum Orchid Is Growing A “stick”, It Has Grown Very Rapidly - It is a very straight "stick" and it has some root-like growths. Unfortunately I am not able to send you ...
- Q.What Is Wrong With My Epiphyllums? Is It A Fungus? - Many of my plants are exhibiting similar discoloration. I dont know whether it is a fungus or something viral. I ...
- Q.See Additional Details Need To Know Down Size Plant Will Harm The Plant - I have a old very large Epiphyllum orchid cactus I bring in every winter Can I cut down size without ...
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ceehahn on
December 27, 2020Q.Neglected Epiphyllum Plants
Plants have exceptionally long 'branches. 3 - 4 feet long. How do I clean them up and give them new life? I don't want to cut anything without professional guidance. Thank you.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.My research showed you can prune them in June, after flowers fade. Remove dead or diseased branches first, cutting them back to their point of origin. Then cut back any stems that disrupt the natural balance. Cut them back to their parent stems. Continue until all sides are even.
Always disinfect your pruning shears between cuts with a 10 percent chlorine bleach solution. Reduce amount of water after pruning.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-plant-care.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 16, 2021Q.How To Remove Blooms From Epis
This is my first year to have epis bloom. How do I safely remove the spent blooms? Is there a way to preserve the blooms? thank you.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 19, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Here is information about epiphyllum cactus that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/should-cactus-blooms-be-deadheaded.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-plant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
July 24, 2021Q.The Epiphyllum Orchid Is Growing A “stick”, It Has Grown Very Rapidly
It is a very straight "stick" and it has some root-like growths. Unfortunately I am not able to send you a picture, have tried but am not able to. May you know what it is? Your help will be appreciated. Thanks Alma
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 13, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, without photos it will be hard to say what it is. It is either a flower shoot, or roots.
Here is an article that will help you with the care in the meantime:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-plant-care.htm
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EtchCraZy1 on
September 15, 2021
San DiegoQ.What Is Wrong With My Epiphyllums? Is It A Fungus?
Many of my plants are exhibiting similar discoloration. I dont know whether it is a fungus or something viral. I just dont want it to spread to my other plants. What can I do about it?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 16, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It looks bacterial or fungal, for sure. Make sure that it is in a soil that is mixed, specifically, for epiphytes. Otherwise, any thick soil will cause rot.
I would mix a small amount of compost with some orchid or cactus soil (either can work), and repot with it. I would make sure that your compost makes up no more than 1/4 of the entire mix. You can feed, later, but it will be more important that your soil is well draining.
I would, also, treat with a fungicide. Make sure to keep all heavily infected detritus out of the area, as it falls. Completely, dispose of it to stop the spread to healthy plant material. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/epiphytes/adaptations-of-epiphytes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-planting-mediums.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-potting-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-plant-care.htm
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October 8, 2021Q.See Additional Details Need To Know Down Size Plant Will Harm The Plant
I have a old very large Epiphyllum orchid cactus I bring in every winter Can I cut down size without damageing it its October now ready to bring in house its getting pencil like growth now
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 18, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can cut the stems to reduce size. Let them callous over for a few days then pot them up for new plants. Reduce watering after pruning a cactus.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-plant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
October 27, 2021Q.Bloomed In July & Has Buds Again?
I've never had 2 bloom months before! It's dropping in the 50s at night! Will it bloom if I bring it in?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 1, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It should. Is it an orchid cactus? Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-plant-care.htm
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Steve Charters on
March 4, 2022
Whangarei, New ZealandQ.Is This Epiphyllum New Growth Normal?
I rescued a neglected cactus from a secondhand shop. After nurturing it flowered well but the subsequent new growth looks unusual: very tall slender and stalky with spinelets like aerial roots. Is this usual?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 4, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This will indicate 3 things-
Humidity is too high, airflow is too low, and sunlight is too low.
Changing these three factors will improve the growth of the plant.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-plant-care.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum
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