On Thu, 03 May 2007 10:14:07 +0200, Niek Hanckmann
wrote:

Hi Mike,

It is a Cactus indeed. It belongs to the genus Epiphyllum and the common
name for these is "Orchid Cactus" probably because of their splendid
flowers. Has nothing to do with Orchids though. It is difficult to say
what species or hybrid this is.
Many of the species of Epiphyllum grow epifytically, just like our
orchids. They grow easily in to large specimen plants that can have many
flowers.

Greets, Niek


They had several red ones at the AOS show in the sales booths. They
love to grow in and with Orchids. They take the same treatment if not
grown in heavy soil. They amount of water depends on the media they
are potted in. So some are grown in a more open mix and in the middle
of a cattleya collection. Else they need to be on the edge where you
can avoid watering. They tend to grow exaggerated roots if allowed
and will adhere to brick or tree limbs as our mounted plants do. I
had one escape the pot and travel a distance on the brick side wall in
the gh.