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Epiphyllum chrysocardium
Cactaceae
Larry Lee,

This epiphytic cactus is a great hanging basket plant. It needs the same care as stated above except that it needs to stay a little warmer in the winter and should be kept in a cool greenhouse. This spectacular plant has zigzag stems that can be 1’ across, and is a show plant even without flowers. The flowers, which occur in summer, are also spectacular. They are white and fragrant, to 1’ long. It is native to Chiapas, Mexico.
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Photo by Bruce Peters