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The name Epicactus is now used in most countries to describe hybrids with unknown parents. Epicactus may or may not have some terrestrial sap in their veins. Also, other names often used to describe these plants are Epiphyllum Hybrids or Orchid Cacti.
The list, and brief description below is not complete, but will give us some idea of the many types available.
Mostly, these plants are easily damaged by frost. So, keep them in a warm, frost free environment during winter. Some plants will withstand mild drought conditions, yet all will benefit if provided with a moist atmosphere, and a potting mixture that is just moist. The potting mixture can be a commercial mix, used for ordinary house plant. Nevertheless, improved with a little leaf mould or peat. It must always be drained well, with less water given in cool weather.
The size of the blooms given in the text is the average size, as blooms on the same plant often vary considerably. The colours also vary slightly depending on the temperature, and light. When the blooms appear out of their normal season, changes of colour, and size have also been observed.
Epicactus ‘Ach-ya’
Usually, the stems on this cactus are flat, although sometimes triangular. They branch strongly from the base, and soon hang downwards. On these stems, wide-open blooms develop in spring. They grow between 18, and 23-centimetres (7 and 9-inches) wide. Each petal overlaps the next one. Also, They are dark red, with the inner petals edged in violet. Their stamens form a circle inside the open bloom. In addition, a red style protrudes beyond the stamens.
When placed in a hanging container, this plant looks very attractive. It is an easily grown plant that branches from the base.
Hybridised, and registered by Richard J. Chadwick in 1991 by crossing Epicactus ‘Bengal’ with Epicactus ‘Wild Acclaim’.
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Epicactus ‘Ackermannii Hybridus’
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Most of the branches on this hybrid are triangular, with some flat growth. Many branches appear from the base of the plant growing upwards at first, later, they hang below their container. They produce an abundance of blooms from the areoles. Each bloom is between 7.5, and 13-centimetres (5, and 7-inches) across. Their petals are reddish-orange with a silky texture.
This easy-to-grow hybrid is very hardy. It is often found growing in full sun, and in dry conditions. Some plants even withstanding a touch of frost. Although they have red stems, and are slow growing, they survive, and still flower. When grown in 80% shade in a warm, and moist climate, rapid growth occurs. Under these conditions this plant flowers to perfection.
First recorded in 1897 on Simon’s plant list, and probably produced by N. L. Britton, and J. Rose.
Epicactus ‘Ada Perry’
Flat, and triangular stems are present on this hybrid, and they cascade below the container. From the base of the plant are produced many new branches. Large, double, cup shaped flowers develop on the previous years growth, reaching 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) wide. Each bloom has ruffled petals that are predominantly white in the middle, with yellow outer petals.
This is an attractive, and easy to grow hybrid. Because it branches from near soil level, it looks good in a hanging container.
The hybridiser of this plant was Richard G. Latimer, Snr. He cross-pollinated Epicactus ‘Pegasus’ with Epicactus ‘Chalice’, and registered this plant in 1982.
Epicactus ‘Adventure’
Large blooms are produced by this hybrid. They expand between 18, and 23-centimetres (7, and 9-inches) wide. These blooms have bright purple petals, and an even darker centre stripe. The silky outer petals are of the darkest purple.
One parent of this plant is an Epicactus named ‘Prof. Ebert’, the other parent is not known.
Epicactus ‘Amber Queen’
Bright flame, and amber petals make this extra large, bowl-shaped bloom a beautiful plant. Each flower is above 23-centimetres (9-inches) across, and many blooms are produced in a single season. Further, the flowers on this hybrid open wide. The petals are broad, and rounded with ruffled edges.
The name of this hybrid has been adopted by the Epiphyllum Society of America, as no definite name could be found. This plant is often used in creating new hybrids.
Epicactus ‘Ambrosia’
Every bloom on this plant grows more than 23-centimetres (9-inches) across. This extra large, double flower is shaped like a wide cup. It is classified as ‘multicoloured’, as it has very broad, overlapping petals of lavender pink with a faint orange centre stripe.
Good hanging type growth is produced by this hybrid. It was created by Wressey Cocke by crossing Epicactus ‘Wonderful One’ with Epicactus ‘Happy Thoughts’, and registered by Everson, and Williams of Rainbow Garden Nursery in 1983.
Epicactus ‘American Sweatheart’
Here, we have another giant bloom that grows more than 23-centimetres (9-inches) wide. This time, it is shaped like a cup, and saucer, and is of great beauty. Their flowers are symmetrically arranged, having light rose pink petals with serrated edges.
Wressey Cocke created this hybrid by cross pollinating the hybrid Epicactus ‘Ruby Snowflake’ with Epicactus ‘Tassel’.
Epicactus ‘Andromeda’
Medium sized blooms grow on this plant, and expand between 13, and 18-centimetres (5, and 7-inches) wide. They have coloured petals that have an incredible contrast, silky white with gold tips, and sepals of deep yellow.
Paul Fort, and Garland O'Barr were the hybridisers that created this alluring plant.
Epicactus ‘Annie P. Williams’
This is another plant with giant blooms, above 23-centimetres (9-inches) across. The wide petals are mainly coloured tannish orange, with touches of violet.
The floral beauty of this bloom is often used by hybridists to improve the later generations of Epicacti. It was produced by Peggy Williams.
Epicactus ‘Astronaut’
On the stems of this cactus, develop large, funnel-shaped blooms, growing approximately 23-centimetres (9-inches) across. Each bloom consists of wide petals with ruffled edges. The centre petals are lavender purple with a red centre stripe. Outer petals are red with a lavender-purple edge.
It is an easily grown, strong plant, produced by Paul Fort, and Garland O'Barr.
Epicactus ‘Bambi’
Blooms measure between 13, and 18-centimetres (5, and 7-inches) wide on this small plant. They have an attractive fuchsia colour with a darker centre stripe blending into a carmine throat. Inner petals form a trumpet shape.
This plant branches from the base forming a good shape for a hanging container or epi-log. It grows better with more shade than the average Epicactus. Theresa M. Monmonier grew this plant from a seed of Epicactus ‘Deutsche Kaiserin’.
Epicactus ‘Bella Vista’
Branching strongly from the base, this plant has small, flared, bell-shaped blooms. Each is from 7.5 to 13-centimetres (3 to 5-inches) wide. Petals are raspberry purple with a backing of pink sepals.
Wressey Cocke produced this easy to grow, good hanging container type hybrid.
Epicactus ‘Bens Laura’
Ranging between 18, and 23-centimetres (7, and 9-inches) wide are the double blooms of this hybrid. These blooms open flat, consisting of many, feathery, and blistered, pearly white petals. Also, the golden-amber sepals form an attractive backdrop to the petals.
This good hanging container type hybrid was created when Dr. Robert W. Poindexter crossed Epicactus ‘Eden’ with Epicactus ‘Vive Rouge’.
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Epicactus ‘Blackamore’
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Strong, flat branches hang loosely below the hybrid’s container. On the sides of these stems are large, wide-open blooms. Each reaches between 18, and 23-centimetres (7, and 9-inches) wide. In the centre of the bloom are brilliantly coloured inner petals that are shining, and well-rounded, darkly coloured, and satiny. The centre line is peony purple fading to paler purple on the petal edge. Outer petals are cardinal red.
This is a strong, and vigorous plant that is easy to grow. It was produced by Dr. Robert W. Poindexter.
Epicactus ‘Bliss’
A large plant is quickly formed with many large blooms on the stems. Each bloom measures from 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) across. They have rounded, and ruffled petals coloured clear pastel orange. Nevertheless, these large petals soon become floppy.
Theresa M. Monmonier created, and registered this good strong grower in 1941.
Epicactus ‘Bonita’
Appearing on the side of the wavy stems are small flowers. Each bloom on this plant grows only 7.5 to 13-centimetres (3 to 5-inches) wide. Also, they are shaped like a cup, and saucer, and each has overlapping petals of satin white in the front of sepals of golden-yellow.
It develops good hanging container type growth that occasionally blooms out of its normal season. This Wressey Cocke creation was made by crossing Epicactus ‘Bridal Shower’ with Epicactus ‘Little Shoe Lady’, and the product with Epicactus ‘London Sunshine’.
Epicactus ‘Born Free’
Many small blooms occur on this plant. Each is cup, and saucer shaped, and coloured iridescent fuchsia-purple.
An easy-to-grow plant that is free flowering. It branches strongly from the base forming good hanging container type growth. Wressey Cocke used Epicactus ‘Galago’ as the seed parent.
Epicactus ‘Bridegroom’
Opening very wide, the very large blooms extend more than 23-centimetres (9-inches) across. All have pure white inner petals, and amber outer petals. These blooms are produced on extremely vigorous growth.
This plant was produced by Everson, and Williams of Rainbow Gardens in 1977.
Epicactus ‘Bridesmaid’
This plant has extremely large, cup, and saucer-shaped blooms, opening above 23-centimetres across. Petals are silky, and light pastel pink.
This W.J. Hathaway hybrid was registered by Edward Stephans. It branches with ease from the base with weeping stems, forming an excellent hanging plant for epi-logs.
Epicactus ‘Calisto’
Wide-open blooms with a diameter above 23-centimetres (9-inches) are the main feature of this hybrid. Inner petals are white, pointed, and overlapping. An attractive background of bronze-yellow petals, and sepals frames this magnificent bloom. In the centre of the bloom is a greenish throat.
George French created this plant by crossing Epicactus ‘Tele’ with Epicactus ‘Jennifer Ann’.
Epicactus ‘Celestial Snow’
Large cup, and saucer shape flowers between 18, and 23-centimetres (7, and 9-inches) unfold on this plant. Each has narrow, snow white petals, edged in creamy-yellow. The sepals are a medium yellow, some with dark rhodamine. This bloom also has a greenish hue.
This plant was developed by Sherman E. Beahm of Beahm Gardens.
Epicactus ‘Clarence Wright’
Wide-open blooms on this plant are very pleasing. Each is bell-shaped, opening between 18, and 23-centimetres (7, and 9-inches) wide. Petals are ruffled, and light to deep golden-yellow inside. Outer petals, and sepals are bronze, and recurved.
It forms a well-shaped plant, and was produced by Dick Wright. It is free flowering.
Epicactus ‘Clown’
This plant is one of the best hybrids of recent times. It has a cup, and saucer shaped bloom of overlapping petals. This flower is between 18, and 23-centimetres (7, and 9-inches) wide. Inner petals are white with purple to red tips, and veining, backed by dark red sepals.
Created, and registered by Phyllis Fleschig in 1982. The long, strong branches have a cascading effect. They grow quickly, and look attractive in a hanging container if it is placed high so the branches stay off the ground.
Epicactus ‘Coral Bells’
An early, and heavily blooming plant with small daffodil shaped flowers of dense coral pink. Each bloom is only 7.5 to 13-centimetres (3 to 5-inches) wide.
It looks good in a hanging container, and will even produce the odd winter flower. Alice Buchanan crossed Epicactus ‘Stuck Up’ with Epicactus ‘Sweet Kisses’ to obtain this beauty.
Epicactus ‘Coral Lace’
Flowers on this hybrid are small, and cup, and saucer-shaped. Each is less than 7.5-centimetres (3-inches) wide. This graceful plant has coral pink flowers.
This dainty hanging container type plant is a Wressey Cocke hybrid using Epicactus ‘Bridal Shower’, and Epicactus ‘Little Shoe Lady’.
Epicactus ‘Coralie’
Small cup, and saucer shaped blooms with overlapping petals grow in profusion on this plant. Each bloom grows between 7.5, and 13-centimetres (3, and 5-inches) across. The inner petals are evenly shaded with fuchsia. Outer petals are coloured from red to purple. They have a lighter pencil line trim on all the petals.
Registered by Hurst's Nursery, this hybrid came into existence when Fred Boutin crossed Epicactus ‘Bridal Shower’, with Epicactus ‘Pigmy’. It forms a pleasing hanging container-type of plant that has flat growth.
Epicactus ‘Daisy Dean’
The large, and crinkled, wide open, wheel shaped blooms grow between 18, and 23-centimetres (7, and 9-inches) wide. They have almost white, and crepe like inner petals. Each bloom blends to a light purple centre, and is on a plum purple background. Also, some sepals curl back.
This hybrid was produced at Beahm Gardens by Sherman E. Beahm.
Epicactus ‘Dancing Doll’
Epicactus ‘Dancing Doll’ produces flowers that are mostly white with brownish-white outer petals. The size of their blooms is between 15, and 20-centimetres (6, and 8-inches) wide.
Cactus Pete’s nursery created this attractive hybrid.
Epicactus ‘Dante’
This old, and beautiful plant has wide-open blooms, expanding from 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) in diameter. Petals are wide, overlapping, and rounded. Inner petals are fuchsia with an orange centre stripe, and fuchsia to orange tips. These inner petals are framed in a background of orange petals. The stamens mostly fall to the lower part of the tube. They are fuchsia at the base, moving upwards to orange then white at the top. Standing out from the stamens is a style of pale pink with long stigma lobes of cream.
F.A. Walton created this hybrid. It was first published in 1845. The Epiphyllum Society of America has adopted the name 'Dante' to this plant only. They have long three angled stems, and form a large growing plant, taking up plenty of space.
Epicactus ‘David Copperfield’
Blooms on this plant expand above 23-centimetres (9-inches) wide. Each is cup, and saucer shaped, coloured coppery-salmon pink with a rose edge.
It was produced by Cactus Pete. Although dating from 1946, this is still a favourite among many collectors.
Epicactus ‘David J. La Borde’
This plant has thick, flat, and broad stems. From the areoles on the sides of these stems, blooms that grow above 23-centimetres (9-inches) wide are common. Each bloom is a double, shaped like a cup, and saucer with a yellow eye. Also, the greenish-cream inner petals are edged in yellow, each being crepe textured, broad, and rounded. The second row of petals is mainly light yellow, backed by very long, deep yellow sepals.
A Fern La Borde Nursery production.
Epicactus ‘Delicate Jewels’
Blooms on this plant grow less than 7.5-centimetres (3-inches) across. Each is satin pink, and starlike. They have recurved petals with a silky texture.
This hybrid is a beautifully formed plant that looks its best in a hanging container. It is another Wressey Cocke hybrid of merit.
Epicactus ‘Destiny’
The new stems of this plant branch consistently from the base. In addition, each stem is usually flat. From many areoles, extra small, open, and bell-shaped blooms develop. Each flower is less than 7.5-centimetres (3-inches) across. Colours are orchid pink on the inner petals, each with a darker centre stripe. Also, these blooms have white in the throat, and salmon pink sepals. Moreover, the complete bloom is glossy.
This is another plant that looks attractive in a hanging container. Because of its small size, it mixes well with many other epiphytes.
Theresa M. Monmonier was the hybridist who created this plant.
Epicactus ‘Dobson’s Yellow’
Branching well from the base to form a beautiful, compact plant. In spring it develops mediumly sized, rich creamy-yellow blooms on a freely flowering plant.
Created by a hybridist called Dobson as its name suggests. It is one of the best butter-yellows on the market.
Epicactus ‘Dolly Madison’
These extra large, wide-open bell-shaped blooms have wide, rounded inner petals. Also, each petal is ruffled, and overlapping, giving a feathered effect. Furthermore, the colours of these translucent flowers are white with yellow throats, and deep yellow outer petals, and sepals.
Epicactus ‘Dr. A. D. Houghton’
These extra large, wide-open blooms open to above 23-centimetres (9-inches) across, and are mainly rich red but with a wide purple edge.
H. M. Wegener produced this hybrid in 1933, and since its creation, it has often been used by hybridists to improve their own plants.
Epicactus ‘Duchess’
This plant carries blooms that measure from 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) across. Each flower has white petals that are delicately shaded with pink, and contrasting deep purple sepals. It is a very late bloomer.
Epicactus ‘Eastern Monarch’
On the very long branches of this plant, which is often three angled, are blooms of red, and purple, marked with orange streaks.
This attractive hybrid was achieved by N. A. Auger.
Epicactus ‘Edah’
On the branches of this plant are extra large blooms growing above 23-centimetres (9-inches) across, with wide, and rounded, ruffled petals that are predominantly red with a purple edge.
Originated then registered by Cactus Pete in 1943. It is used extensively in breeding new hybrids.
Epicactus ‘Eden’
These 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) wide blooms are mostly white with outer petals of yellow, and burnt orange.
Dr. Robert W. Poindexter was the first to create an Epicactus by this name. Other growers have used the same name for there own plants, but these names are now invalid. The Epiphyllum Society of America adopted the name Epicactus ‘Eden’ as the standard name for this hybrid. Also, this plant has been used to create many later hybrids.
Epicactus ‘Ernest Gundchen’
This is an early flowering plant with blooms growing more than 23-centimetres (9-inches) wide. Each of these flowers is glossy dark orange with a fine carmine trim on the inner petals. Occasionally, this plant has some blooms in autumn, but the heaviest flowering is in spring.
The hybridist of this plant was Curt Knebel back in 1945.
Epicactus ‘Eve’
This plant has small, flat stems that branch strongly from the base. These narrow stems have a strong midrib. Furthermore, from the areoles develop many, very small, open cup-shaped blooms, less than 7.5-centimetres (3-inches) across. The petals are pink, and have recurved tips.
They are one of the smallest of all the Epicactus, producing an excellent, tiny hanging container plant.
Epicactus ‘Fair Annet’
This large open funnel-shaped flower has pointed inner petals, and is a delightful shade of pastel pink with a lavender-purple edge, opening as wide as 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches).
An Earl Childs hybrid.
Epicactus ‘Fame’
Large, funnel-shaped blooms open wide on this plant. Each is 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) in diameter. They have dark red petals. Yet, the outer petals have a white edge.
This beautiful plant was chosen from seedlings grown from the fruit of Epicactus ‘Gertrude Knebel’. It was grown by Paul Fort, and Garland O'Barr.
Epicactus ‘Farewell’
The flowers on this plant are also between 18, and 23-centimetres (7, and 9-inches) wide. Nevertheless, they differ by having creamy-white petals in the centre, and canary yellow, and amber petals in the background.
It was another seedling raised from the fruit of Epicactus ‘Gertrude Knebel’. Like the previous plant, it was grown by Paul Fort, and Garland O'Barr.
Epicactus ‘Fern La Borde’
On this hybrid, the stem growth is usually flat, and strap-like, branching heavily from the base. This plant soon forms compact growth. From near the ends of these branches develop masses of blooms, less than 7.5-centimetres (3-inches) across. Their flower buds appear in spring. Each opens into a small, starlike, funnel-shaped bloom. The petals are fuchsine pink with a darker centre stripe, and each is narrow, and pointed. Also, they have beautifully recurved back petals.
This plant was grown by Wressey Cocke.
Epicactus ‘Gypsy Belle’
All the stems of this cactus are long, and flat, and they branch favourably from their bases. They produce blooms 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) wide in the spring. These flowers open wide, with a deep rhodamine pink centre stripe to the petals. This stripe fades, giving a lighter pink edge to the petal. Outer petals are darker.
Epicactus ‘Bengal’, and Epicactus ‘Afghan’ where cross pollinated by Wressey Cocke to develop this unique plant. It was registered at Deane and Tina Hawks’ nursery.
Epicactus ‘Hermosissimus’
Large blooms are developed by this hybrid. Each is between 18, and 23-centimetres (7, and 9-inches) wide. These very colourful blooms have petals of scarlet-crimson with violet-coral edges, and an orange centre stripe.
Because of its colour, and size, this plant is heavily used in hybridising.
Epicactus ‘Jorg Siepke’
The stems on this plant are flat with deep serrations, carrying large blooms that have mostly white inner petals with lilac-pink tips. Framing these light coloured inner petals are the carmine-red outer petals.
Curt Knebel produced this outstanding plant. Modern hybridists still use this plant to create new hybrids.
Epicactus ‘Kami’
Growing from the notches of this cactus are the trumpet-shaped blooms, opening more than 23-centimetres (9-inches) wide. Each is orange with a darker orange edge.
Created by Wressey Cocke, and registered by Deane and Tina Hawks.
Epicactus ‘Lena’
Most of the stems on this Epicactus are flat, although, some branches are narrower with triangular growth. Many flowers occur on this plant, mostly in the spring. In size, they are between 13, and 18-centimetres (7, and 9-inches) wide. Their inner petals are soft-lavender-pink with a much lighter centre stripe. Outer petals are creamy pink with a cream mid-stripe. White stamens, and carpels look prominent in the green throat. Each bloom has overlapping petals, and opens wide.
The cross was made with an Aporophyllum, and an unknown Epicactus. Joyce Carr of Australia was the hybridist, registering the plant in 1987.
Epicactus ‘Lilac Time’
This hybrid has very large blooms that open almost flat. These blooms open more than 25-centimetres (10-inches) wide. Each bloom has broad, rounded petals of lilac-blue with a lighter centre stripe.
Theresa M. Monmonier produced, and published this beauty in 1943. It is still used in hybridising, probably in an attempt to enhance the blue factor.
Epicactus ‘Madonna’
These plants produce ruffled blooms opening between 18, and 23-centimetres (7, and 9-inches) wide. Mostly these flowers have white centre petals with lemon-yellow outer ones.
A Clarion Steele production that is still heavily used today to create new hybrids.
Epicactus ‘Mauvette’
It is a plant with large, wide-open blooms, and broad, rounded petals. Each bloom on this hybrid reaches 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) in diameter. In addition, these petals have a crinkly texture. The inner ones are lavender-pink, and the outer petals are deep mauve.
Theresa M. Monmonier created this late flowering, fragrant hybrid.
Epicactus ‘Misty Pink’
The stems on this plant are mostly long, narrow, and triangular, soon forming a large plant. Also, small bristles are noticeable in the areoles. Blooms grow between 13, and 18-centimetres (5, and 7-inches) wide, and are shaped like an open cup. In addition, their outer petals are a light dusty pink, and the closer to the centre the petals get, the darker pink they become. In the throat of the bloom is a green eye, with white stamens, and carpels protruding almost column-like.
Although this is a large plant, its floral beauty will make it worthwhile growing. This plant is easy to grow, and flowers when young.
Epicactus ‘Mojave’
Blooms develop from 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) across on this plant. Also, they have centre petals of light orange, edged in lavender, and outer petals of blood red.
It is an easy plant to grow. Moreover, they look very attractive in a hanging container as they branch profusely from the base.
The hybridist of this cactus was Clarion Steele.
Epicactus ‘Moon Goddess’
This strong, and sturdy plant branches well from the base. It has an upright habit with blooms above 23-centimetres (9-inches) wide. Each is a creamy-white colour. They are wide open cup-shaped flowers with wide petals that are incurved at the tips.
Developed, and registered by Cactus Pete in 1945.
Epicactus ‘Moonlight Sonata’
Long, triangular branches on this plant make it a large and spreading hybrid. Dark bronze-brown buds develop, giving the appearance of very dark blooms. Nevertheless, as the buds open, they reveal mostly white inner petals with a light violet centre stripe. The back petals have more violet, and the sepals are bronze-brown. Also, this plant has a good shaped flower with strong, white stamens, and stigma lobes protruding out of the centre like a free standing column. Many blooms are produced on the long branches, each opening between 18 and 23-centimetres (7 and 9-inches) wide.
Epicactus ‘Eleonora Prochaska’ was cross pollinated with an unknown plant to create this plant. The hybridists of this beauty were Paul Fort, and Garland O'Barr.
Epicactus ‘Mount Rainier’
Trumpet-shaped blooms are a feature of this hybrid. Each flower has inner petals that are mostly white, and outer petals of lemon yellow.
It was produced by Clarion Steele from a seed pod that developed on Epicactus ‘Hermosissimus’. The pollen parent is unknown. This hybrid has been used in the breading of many new hybrids.
Epicactus ‘Mrs. Gertrude W. Beahm’
Wide, funnel-shaped blooms, above 23-centimetres (9-inches) wide, are exhibited by this late flowering specimen. The blooms are carmine red with a combination of blending colours.
Curt Knebel developed this hybrid plant.
Epicactus ‘Orange Bouquet’
Stems branch copiously from the base of this plant, but its main contribution is the mass of very small funnel-shaped blooms. Each flower is less than 7.5-centimetres (3-inches) wide. These flowers are coloured orange with a darker orange centre stripe.
Produced by Wressey Cocke, and registered by Deane and Tina Hawks. They form a good hanging container type of plant.
Epicactus ‘Patrician’
Large, wide, flared, and funnel-shaped blooms are a feature of this plant. Each flower expands between 18 and 23-centimetres (7 and 9-inches) wide, also it has narrow, pointed petals. The inner petals are cream with pink edges. However, the outer petals are all pink.
It was created by Sherman E. Beahm of Beahm Gardens.
Epicactus ‘Paul De Longpre’
The blooms of this plant have an incurved, cup, and saucer-shape. Each flower opens between 18 and 23-centimetres (7 and 9-inches) wide. This beautiful flower has inner petals of white with rich saffron yellow tips. Outer petals are yellow.
The hybridist of this beauty was H.M. Wegener.
Epicactus ‘Pegasus’
Very large, broad petals on these flowers expand the blooms more than 25-centimetres (10-inches) wide. They have inner petals of purple with a red-orange centre stripe. Outer petals are also purple, but edged with bronzy-violet.
Accordingly, it is used intensively in hybridising new plants.
Epicactus ‘Popsicle’
Each flower is small, only 7.5 to 13-centimetres (3 to 5-inches) wide-open. Each bloom has overlapping petals of solid red. Furthermore, the flowers are produced on flat, and triangular stems that generously branch from the base.
This hybrid was created by Everson, and Williams for Rainbow Gardens in 1981.
Epicactus ‘Pride of Bell’
The wide-open blooms of this hybrid range from 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) wide. These blooms have three tones of pink, blending from rose to orchid.
Georgiana Russell created this beautiful hybrid. It has since been used as the parent of many new hybrids.
Epicactus ‘Professor Ebert’
Stem growth of this hybrid is triangular, and spiny. Moreover, these stems produce many funnel-shaped blooms. These flowers develop into sizes between 15 and 20-centimetres (6 and 8-inches) wide. Their colour is lilac with darker lilac outer petals. In addition, these petals have a silky texture.
It is an old favourite used heavily in producing new hybrids.
Epicactus ‘Red Elf’
The stem growths, of this hybrid, are both flat, and triangular. They grow erect at first, then the stems hang downwards. In early spring many flowers appear from the areoles, growing between 7.5 and 13-centimetres (3 and 5-inches) wide. These blooms are orange-red with a darker centre stripe, and produced in abundance. Stamen filaments, and the style of the stigma are cerise-pink. Anthers, and stigma lobes are white.
Epicactus ‘Reward’
Full petalled, wide-open blooms appear in abundance on this plant. Each grows between 18 and 23-centimetres (7 and 9-inches) wide. Colours change from pale yellow in the centre petals, to dark yellow outer ones.
Paul Fort, and Garland O'Barr crossed Epicactus ‘Thorinne’ with Epicactus ‘Madonna’ to create this hybrid. This is probably one of the most used parents in hybridising Epicacti.
Epicactus ‘Royal Robe’
Blooms above 23-centimetres (9-inches) wide make this an outstanding plant. Petals are broad, and ruffled, coloured white with orchid pink to purple edges.
A beautiful plant developed by the hybridist named Coolidge.
Epicactus ‘San Marino’
Mostly, this plant has flat growth that branches from the base. From the areoles, flowers, from 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) wide, are produced. These blooms are red, with a touch of purple in the throat. In addition, broad, overlapping petals help to form a cup-shaped bloom. Adding to this, are the outer petals that are narrow, stiff, and radiating.
Epicactus ‘Santa Barbara’
The branches form a good shaped plant with their flat, hanging growth. Moreover, the blooms are 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) wide. Also, each petal has a dark red centre stripe, blending to light violet, then they fade to a white edge.
Theresa M. Monmonier was the hybridist responsible for this extravagant bloom. This plant looks very attractive in a hanging container.
Epicactus ‘Vista Flame’
These large, cup, and saucer shaped bloom’s bear radiating, overlapping petals that curve in at the tips. The whole flower is from 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) from tip to tip. Also, all petals are fire engine red, produced on thick, flat, and triangular growth.
Bob, and Lois Burks of the California Epi Center Nursery registered this plant in 1983 for the hybridist, Harry Johnson, who crossed Heliocereus phyllanthiodes with Epicactus ‘Hermosissimus’ to create this beauty.
Epicactus ‘Vista Gold’
Thick, flat branches grow well from the base to form a very attractive plant. Each spring it blooms readily, Flowers being from 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) wide. Inner petals are coloured pale lemon, with many outer petals of deep yellow. In the centre of the cup, and saucer -shaped blooms are pale green stamens.
Phyllis Fleschig created this spectacular plant by cross pollinating Epicactus ‘Pistachio’ with Epicactus ‘Reward’. It was registered by Bob, and Lois Burks of the California Epi Center in 1982.
Epicactus ‘Vive Rouge’
This plant carries medium sized blooms of rich red with violet in the throat. Stamens fall to the bottom of the flower.
Epiphyllum Society of America adopted this name as the standard name for this hybrid. It is used extensively in creating new hybrids.
Epicactus ‘Waikiki Rainbow’
Branches are mostly flat, with some triangular growth at the base. These branches carry blooms that are 18 to 23-centimetres (7 to 9-inches) wide. Each bell-shaped bloom has many violet petals, with outer petals blending reddish-orange.
Because they branch strongly from the base, and eventually hang downwards, they make a good hanging container plant.
Epicactus ‘Wanderlust’
This plant branches strongly from the base with mostly flat growth, but with some triangular stems. Nevertheless, they are upright at first, but soon they become pendant. In spring, large blooms grow between 18 and 23-centimetres (7 and 9-inches) across. These are dark pink with a cherry throat. Each bloom has three rows of overlapping petals.
Originally, this plant was produced by Paul Fort, and Garland O'Barr. It was the product of a cross between an Epicactus ‘Madonna', and Epicactus ‘Cup of Day’.
Epicactus ‘Wedding Bells’
Most of the branches are flat, but some are three winged at first, becoming flat later. This hybrid branches from the base, sides, and tips. In addition, their petals are silvery-white with pink sepals. Although the flowers are only 7.5 to 13-centimetres (3 to 5-inches) across, they make up for their size with their immense number of blooms.
This plant probably has Disocactus sap in its veins, as its flower bud shape has the characteristic Disocactus shape.
Epicactus ‘Wunderlust’
Most stem growth on this plant is flat, and upright at first. Later, the growth becomes pendant. From borders of these branches appear medium sized pink blooms, growing from 13 to 18-centimetres (5 to 7-inches) wide. Each petal has a darker border as can be seen in the photograph.
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