EPIPHILLUM GUATEMALA MONSTROSE FORM IN HOME

Among the numerous species and varieties of epiphyllums, there is a rather rare species - Epiphyllum guatemalense f. Monster (epiphyllum Guatemalan form monstrous), which is not valued for the beauty of flowers (they are white, rather nondescript, small, bloom at night), but for unusual shapes, whimsically curling stems, thanks to which the plant got its second name - "forest kelp".

The only advantage of flowers is that they are self-pollinating.. After flowering, large, they are plum, reddish fruits, which look very decorative and hold on to curly stems 2-3 months. By the way, these fruits are fragrant and edible, and the seeds have excellent germination.

Caring for forest kelp is no different from caring for other types of epiphyllums.

LIGHTING

The plant needs sun for abundant flowering.. Ideal placement - on the east or west window. On the south, you will need shading in the summer months.