Orchid Cactus ‘Clown’ (Epiphyllum hybrid)

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  1. Victoria

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    I am delighted as I have new shoots since planting the cutting end of January ...

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      • Victoria

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        I know ... I can't wait to get a flower.
         
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          It is growing quite fast ...
          Clown Cactus 17 Jun 24.jpg

          This is the other Orchid cactus which got nibbled on with new growth ...


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          These are blooms on the mother plant ...

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              Just took a picture of where this Orchid Cactus lives in the Iochronium ...
              Orchid Cactus 21 Jun 24.jpg

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                Lovely pics. I had to re do my Orchid cactus last year - it had got way too large to bring indoors over winter. Happy to report I had the new cutting produce 2 flowers last month.
                 
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                  Would love to see photos.
                   
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                  Sorry no pics of the new cuttings yet. I managed to root 3 separate cuttings from the original - 1 flowered as said. Already between 6 - 9 inches tall but need re potting really to ensure they stay healthy - other garden stuff took over I'm afraid.
                  When I lived in Spain years ago, I could happily grow them in the garden ( along with my other cacti ) without having to worry about bringing them in over winter.
                   
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