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- Q.I Have An Orchid Cactus That Just Bloomed - It never had bloomed before and now that the blossoms are finished, do I trim off that blossom and stem? ...
- Q.Why Are The Leaves Turning Red And Disintegrating - The leaves of my orchid cactus turn deep pink and sometimes lose their flesh, leaving a lacy skeleton.
- Q.Plant Identification - I have the plant in the picture for the neem oil insecticide. I have been trying figure out what it ...
- Q.Orchid Catus - Can I keep my orchid catus outside in the shade in a hot climate. 120 day time temps. Its leaves ...
- Q.Epiphyllum (cactus Orchid) - How long does flowering take if started from a cutting? I'm considering a Strictum aka Hookeri variety.
- Q.Growing Orchid Cactus - please give me details on growing orchid cactus.
- Q.How To Care For Orchid Cactus And Desert Rose? - Received plants last year. Orchid Cactus has not bloomed but going crazy with growth. Desert Rose has remain ...
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Kathe W. on
June 5, 2014Q.I have an orchid cactus that just bloomed
It never had bloomed before and now that the blossoms are finished, do I trim off that blossom and stem? It lives inside year round- in a very sunny spot.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
June 6, 2014A.Congratulations! Not easy to get them to bloom indoors. Yes, after the bloom is spent, you can cut it and the stem off. Here's an article that might contain some new information for you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/fishbone-cactus/orchid-cactus-care.htm
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- Asked by
lizgoodman on
June 7, 2015
FloridaQ.Why are the leaves turning red and disintegrating
The leaves of my orchid cactus turn deep pink and sometimes lose their flesh, leaving a lacy skeleton.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 7, 2015A.Watering is a balancing act with Orchid Cactus.
Here is a link so you can familiarize yourself with the requirements.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-plant-care.htm
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ceciluck on
November 17, 2016
Carver, MNQ.plant identification
I have the plant in the picture for the neem oil insecticide. I have been trying figure out what it is for years. Please let me know.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 17, 2016A.This is a Fishbone Cactus.
Here is a link with information on this plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/fishbone-cactus/orchid-cactus-care.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 20, 2018Q.Orchid catus
Can I keep my orchid catus outside in the shade in a hot climate. 120 day time temps. Its leaves seems to be getting thinner
- Answered by
drtreelove on
June 20, 2018A.Rancho Mirage full sun will cook it but in the shade ok.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-plant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
September 14, 2018Q.Epiphyllum (cactus orchid)
How long does flowering take if started from a cutting? I'm considering a Strictum aka Hookeri variety.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 15, 2018A.That will depend on how old the mother plant was. It can take up to 5 years from seed, but may flower within 1 or 2 as a cutting. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-plant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
March 20, 2019Q.Growing orchid cactus
please give me details on growing orchid cactus.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 20, 2019A.This article will give you more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-plant-care.htm
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markandestherpetersen on
May 29, 2019
New Market, MD 21774Q.How to care for Orchid Cactus and Desert Rose?
Received plants last year. Orchid Cactus has not bloomed but going crazy with growth. Desert Rose has remain the same also.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 29, 2019
Certified ExpertA.There are a few reasons that come to mind, but without some photos I am just taking guesses. If you can include photos then I will be able to help a little better.
Most of the time this is due to a lack of light. It can also happen because of over/under watering, or over/under fertilization!
Too much nitrogen, or too heavy of a soil can cause the lack of flowers, as can a lack of phosphorus and potassium in the soil.
For now, I will include two links that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/desert-rose-not-blooming.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-varieties.htm
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