The ORCHID cactus might be called the Cinderella of the garden world. ... orange, violet, yellow and gold. Nature’s clock runs out after four days at most, and the blooms close and die.

Scientific name: Epiphyllum species.Growth habit: A sprawling spineless cactus growing to 3 feet tall and twice as wide. Leaves are absent, but the stems are light green, flat and leaflike, formed ...

Humans will be humans though, and in 1950, breeding efforts brought forth the first yellow orchid cactus, called Reward. The original cuttings sold for $400. Perhaps blue epies are on the horizon.

Orchid cacti easy to divide, take cuttings from By Pam Peirce , Freelance Writer April 29, 2012 Orchid cactus flowers last several days in cool microclimates.

Humans will be humans though, and in 1950, breeding efforts brought forth the first yellow orchid cactus, called Reward. The original cuttings sold for $400. Perhaps blue epies are on the horizon.