photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Mieke WA Minkjan | all galleries >> Galleries >> Flowers of Australia > Epiphyllum oxypetalum
previous | next
26-NOV-2011 © MiekeWAMinkjan

Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Byron Bay

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, or Dutchman's-Pipe Cactus, or NIght Queen
is a large epiphytic cactus native from Mexico to Brazil.
In nature, the plants can reach up to 20 feet (6.1 m) in height.
The dark green branches are lanceolate, acuminate to 3 feet (0.9 m)
in length and 4-5 inches (10-12 cm) wide and obliquely crenate.
It is the most common Epiphyllum in cultivation today.
They are very easy to grow and when in bloom they are very showy.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/400s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso80 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
comment | share
Bernard Bosmans27-Jan-2012 00:27
Never mind the name Mieke, this is a wonderful elegant specimen with a lovely soft colour. V.