Epicactus 'Sparkling Burgundy'

 

And the other big Spring explosion yesterday was this great epi, 'Sparkling Burgundy'. Its dependable, huge flowers pulls us forward into Spring even if our unseasonably cold nights are trying to drag us back into Winter.

Rhipsalis neves-armondii

We've had this old Rhipsalis neves-armondii for longer than either of us can remember. It came through the fire in 1003 and continues to produce these neat little flowers at times when not much else is happening. This rhipsalis is from Brazil (Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, São Paulo), and like most epiphytes (and geophytes), it likes a moist substrate that also provides good drainage. Give less water in the Winter and keep free of frost.

Rhipsalis species?

We're haven't really kept up to date on our Rhipsalis and Lepismium taxonomy so any help in naming this would be appreciated. I'll be posting a few we have and asking for your help. If you can attach the correct genus and species to the plant, you win the prize...my grateful appreciation! ... What? You expected more?

There's more to come in the days ahead.