How to get your Epiphyllum Orchid Cactus to bloom

[@xj5930]

Thank you so much for this video! I was able to get gorgeous blooms from it! I have been taking care of my Aunts plant since she passed away and she would be so happy to see it has finally bloomed.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

That’s amazing! I’m so happy to hear that :) Thank you for sharing that with me!

[@edithemerson7278]

I live in Centralia Washington state. I have a green house. I keep my green house to where it won’t freeze. I just started collecting these. I have a pink one, red one, white one , cream orange one and a purple with yellow center. All cuttings. I have yet to winter them. I’m so excited thank you for your tips

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thanks For the message Edith! Good luck with your cuttings- I hope they grow big and strong for you and you get some nice blooms :)

[@heatherstephens9295]

Their flowers are mind blowing ❤

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thank you 😊

[@mayli7075]

I watched your video last year, followed your advice/instructions this spring. Thanks for your advices...my is finally bloom now, so happy. Thank you

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thank you so much for letting me know about your success :) I am so happy for you!

[@dianeriley2007]

I've had mine for about 10 years! In the past, it was only by chance, that it bloomed.. I Googled how to take care of it, to get booms, n this is what I got!A BEAUTIFUL RED BLOOM!!!

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

That’s amazing! Congratulations 🥳

[@mariagreece5172]

Высокое растение с широкими большими цветными листьями жёлтого красного зелёного цвета

[@Colleen-ln7wk]

I have had my father's Epi for over 50 years with only sporadic blooming. The plant is healthy looking and huge but rarely a bloom and then only one or two at a time. We are in the Midwest. I am going to follow your suggestions and hope for the best. Thank you so much proposing this informative video.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

You’re welcome- Good luck ! Let me know how it goes :)

[@scorpisuerus9117]

thank you for your vid. I have had a epi for over 9 years and only had it bloom once and have been threatening to toss it every year because of the frustration of all the time I have committed to learning and practicing it's care. In all the info I never once had advice of temperature ( yet it makes so much sense) . I too live on the west coast and will be putting the plant outside now (away from direct sun) to get the cool nights. Finger's crossed I can send you a pic next year of my plant blooming. Have a wonderful day.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thank you! Yes I have heard this many times :) Good luck to you and please send me an update when it blooms!

[@mike7644]

Don't throw away plants just the proper care they will bloom in the winter don't leave them outside below 32 they will freeze bring them in a cool room or garage above 35 or 40 mine died when it was 32 outside porch in NJ SHORE they live Florida winter goes to 40 45 50 at nite 60 s 70 daytime

[@mike7644]

​@@westcoastgardenguy1990please tell me how often I should water my EPIPYLLUM OXYPETALLUM in winter I've been told many different things

[@barondemonrepos]

I have several Epiphyllum cactus. Most oldest cactus is Disocatus Jenkinsonii. It has been in the family since 70´s. Disocatus Jenkinsonii do not need much sunshine. Thanks for hints.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

You’re welcome:) That’s amazing that you have had it so long! Does it bloom regularly for you?

[@barondemonrepos]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 Disocactus Jenkinsonii had flowers when I was a kid. Maybe my mother gave it better nursing. I have been waiting flowers for years. Any hints??? Thank you.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

@@barondemonrepos have you tried any of the things I talk about in this video? That’s how I get mine to bloom every year

[@barondemonrepos]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 I have beentrying. During autumn I give a cooler period and some cactus blooms. Disocactus Jenkinsonii has been lazy. :) I changed now a new soil for it. Let´s hope that it helps.

[@dannyboii9117]

Love seeing this beaut in it's tall "throne" (pot) d:🌸❤. Makes an incredible display💚.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thank you so much :) Yes I love seeing it too!!

[@debrawhelan3268]

great info. and i loved your tall pot so much i had to have one for my huge epi cactus.It came yesterday and i potted her right up,love it!!thank you!

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Oh that’s great! You should send me a picture :) I’d love to see it!

[@aniskalick5607]

Thanks vv much for the advice God bless you

[@PJsLeafLife]

Lovely plants! 🙂

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thank you! 😊

[@marissam6371]

I followed your tips and got blooms this summer and it’s only my first year growing it so Thank you! I live in the Lower Mainland and my plant is still outside. It has buds again but I’m wondering when should I take it inside? Average temperature in the Lower Mainland is now in the low teens. Thanks again. Cheers

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

You’re welcome- Thanks for sharing that with me!! I’m so happy to hear that :) I live on the coast and I leave my plant outside until the temps drop below zero which is usually end of November/December. I do keep it out of the rain tho! I actually have a yellow one that I left out all winter last year and although it had some damage it survived and grew back this summer so they are quite resilient. Anyways I would wait until the buds are just about to open and then you can bring it inside :)

[@georgemckenzie2525]

I am giving the twenty year old potted avocado a outside cooling period, hoping to induce flowering , it has been out since May, and now in September we have already had a light frost or two. all the citrus are in.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

That’s awesome! Good luck with your avocado plant - let me know how it goes :)

[@darthmaum]

So helpful! Could you possibly address pruning epiphyllum? Ours are extremely full and we've successfully propagated many, but have as they say an embarrassment of riches. They are taking over! Also your info temperature may be our missing link in successful blooming. Thank you so much!!!

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

You’re welcome! Hope it works for you :) I don’t really prune mine at all… I just cut off sections to propagate every once in a while but otherwise I leave them alone.

[@maxzytaruk8558]

Thanks for this vid, Mitch! Here in BC having my epiphyllum blooming for the 1st time:)

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thanks Max! That’s so exciting :) I’d love to see some photos of it if you feel like sharing! You can send them to my instagram if you want

[@beckyowens8232]

Thank you. Lots of advice to take action on.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thank you! Good luck :) Let me know how it goes :)

[@beckyowens8232]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 I sun burnt it a little, but it's still growing great. I'm being more cautious now.

[@janicemartinezdavis5020]

Pretty pretty

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thank you!

[@JulioGarcia-ln5ny]

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[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Muchos gracias! ❤️

[@jarrelleguzheng3350]

Very beautiful!

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thank you 😊

[@jameswilmot4537]

Great video and advice. I started four new Epiphyllum plants in October and have some recent videos of their progress. They should be very nice plants in a few years time :)

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thanks James :) This one is my favourite one because it is so easy to bloom and grow, and it regularly blooms for me in the spring and fall. Good luck with your new plants!

[@Brath0011]

Your plant is not an epiphylium that's why it blooms so easily. Even the flowers are different.​@@westcoastgardenguy1990

[@Mark-u5k7j]

I was told not overwatering it. I was told only 1 time per week

[@tuyetvo4353]

Dont need too much water . Rain can damage the plant . Plant food Start bloom new flowers in May .

[@p3t3m0r9]

🙌🌱nicely done!

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thank you :)

[@sharon7647]

Great and informative video. It is May 10/22 and my eppies are not getting any new leaves; have kept them in a coolish room all winter (with central heating) in North Vancouver. Fertilized them 2 weeks ago; what am I doing wrong. Should I try putting one outside?? Thanks for any help you can give me.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Yeah I keep mine outside most of the year. I really only bring it inside during the coldest months where the temps drop below zero - usually December until February

[@debbie8783]

Thanks for sharing. I would love to get an orchid cactus that has that rich vibrant colour. Mine blooms white.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thanks Debbie 😊

[@youngle2007]

I collect different types of epiphyllum but would like to get a German Empress Epi. Where can I buy one?

[@malabanerjee8424]

Will you please discuss about how ric rac cactus will broom. My one is three / four year old but no flower till now.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I will make a video :) I’m just waiting for mine to bloom as well :)

[@tarajoseph2860]

Thankyou for this information! I am struggling to get it to flower. Do you fertilise it?

[@sheliafaber1445]

You didn’t mention fertilizer what is the best fertilizer

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I just use regular dr schultz liquid fertilizer for African violets :)

[@gabrielaeperez6873]

Hi I in Oregon, I don't know what color mine will be. I'll try to send a picture of it. How long after new shoots come out did yours give buds?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

It sent out buds right away when it was still a cutting but the buds blasted because I moved the plant while they were forming…

[@pebblesx1977]

I just recently received cuttings that I have potted up. Should I feed it at all? If so when? I’ve read about two types of feeding. Fertilizer and then blooming juice.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I don’t really feed my Epiphyllums at all to be honest and they seem to do fine without it. Maybe once a year I will give them some African violet fertilizer if I remember or think about doing it so I can’t really speak about feeding regimens for Epiphyllums unfortunately

[@pebblesx1977]

West Coast Garden Guy omg ! Thank you for replying. I’ve asked quite a few others with no response. Love your videos by the way.

[@sheilabroad8192]

Those leaves are narly ❤

[@ngatran4541]

Thanks you very much !

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@DDGlyco]

I bought a little one and it started to rot so I cut and calloused it. But by that time the leaves started to pucker. I used RGH. I hope it roots. 😢 🙏🏽

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Good luck 😉

[@lalathebenificent1335]

You think these tips apply to night blooming cereus plant?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I would think so but I’m not 100% sure :) I’ll make a video once mine blooms!

[@jenaytucker8145]

Your the first one to say that they like water,mine loves water and I can’t wait one to two weeks to water,it ‘l get thin and wrinkled.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Yeah I keep mine well watered all the time except in the winter. In the winter I keep it a little bit dryer.

[@cheriewerla4922]

can you water the plant when a flower is starting to set on the plant?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Yes they definitely need to watered :)

[@happinessinleaf]

Done watchìng.happiness in leaf vlog

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thank you ☺️👍🏻

[@rkuenst1613]

Does the plant bloom on old growth or new growth or both?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

In my experience on this plant it blooms on both old and new growth

[@rkuenst1613]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 Just found a bud on a recently (june) started cutting. Thanks for encourament

[@tuyetvo4353]

Some new flowers bloom this week. Rain can damage the plant

[@cheriewerla4922]

what do you use To fertilize it?How often do you fertilize?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I fertilize once a month with African violet fertilizer and that seems to work well for me :)

[@tomokitty2153]

Thanks for a very helpful video. I've had no luck getting any buds on three cuttings planted a few years ago. I was thinking of combining them. Can you tell me if they like to be pot bound? ALso, my cuttings form lots of new leaves off of one leaf rather than new shoots from the soil. Do you think I should cut these off? Thank you so much .

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thank you :) I’m glad you found it helpful. I noticed that when I pot my cuttings up into larger pots with new soil they tend to push out a lot of new growths so I think that they like having some room rather than being pot bound. I think it’s normal for them to grow new growths off the leaves so you can either bury your plant deeper or break off some of the new growths and plant them back into your pot - at least that’s what I do :)

[@tomokitty2153]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 Thank you so much for your reply! I just finished repotting and they look better already! Maybe they will flower one day although I love epi's even without flowers. Thank you again.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

You’re welcome:) I’m happy to help!

[@1chienandalou]

I have A different variant and it likes to be pot bound. In fact they said to not put them into big pots even if it seems like a good idea. However my neighbor has this variant in the ground and does really well. Of course I can’t compare because I i’m super lazy and barely do anything other than enjoy the flowers and maybe she does a lot of care. For the ones with white flowers, keeping them in relatively small pots and generally “stressed out“ works for most blooms. However, the branches that are reddish/brownish and uglier looking invariably make more blooms than the ones that look green and “healthy”.

[@alang13]

When you say it got down to zero, I assume you're referring to Centigrade?

[@gcarson]

Do you ever get issues with the leaves burning in full sun? I have some cuttings and one established plant and the established plant got sunburned. I made a little shade canopy for their outside location, but there's a small section that won't be shaded for at least a couple hours. I put them back, for now, in my little greenhouse thingie which is shaded, but I'm a bit paranoid about taking them out.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

No - I mean they get a bit weathered sometimes and a little bit of sun damage but I have never had the leaves burn. Maybe increase the light little by little for your young plant and I think that your canopy is a great idea :)

[@1chienandalou]

I don’t have this color but I have the Hookeri variant and I would say do NOT worry or try to prune away those “burnt” leaves if they look red or brown or even wrinkled. Even completely dried looking ones have sometimes given rise to new growth. I’ve had mine for nearly 15 years and I know for a fact that those are the branches that make the most blooms. The ones that are reddish/brownish. I think a lot of people tend to want to water more or think there’s something wrong and without the blooms it can kind of look ugly. But if you want flowers, you will get tons of them from those branches compared to the green ones.

[@1chienandalou]

Also it seems this plant is impossible to kill completely. I’ve had cuttings that I left out too long before propagating only to find that they bloom anyway. Like disembodied branches of the plant can make full-size flowers a month after they’ve been taken out of soil. They can take a lot of ignoring and even hardship and still come back or even thrive. This pink variant a neighbor A few streets down gave to me a cutting last year and it has taken, but it hasn’t grown much except for an abandoned bloom i’m still hanging in there, so possibly this one and my Hookeri like different things. I’m in Southern California and keep it outdoors all year in pots. My neighbor Who had the same pink flower version is this has them planted in the ground so also our year round. Mine wants less water. And starving them off of water after blooming season for a month or two is correlated with more blooms the next year.

[@snehakannake9239]

Hey what fertiliser do u use to make them bloom

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I use Schultz liquid fertilizer during the growing season :)

[@j.m.a.menocal1065]

In Mexico its fruit it is called : "Tuna"...

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

That’s great! Thanks for letting me know that :)

[@nunyabiznes33]

Does the fruit taste like pitaya?

[@janicekrieger1922]

Help, help help! We live in Sydney Australia we occasionally have one bloom that survives, ret drop off. Plus, we have horrible looking leaves. Look like they are fungus or mould infected. Where can I send a photo to you?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

You can send it to me via instagram- the link is in the description.

[@a-yiathoj6391]

Any changes in fertilizers? I grow dragon fruit and we use fertilizers to help with blooms. My epiphyllum doesn't seem to respond in the same way with the ferts. I'm also in SoCal so the warm days, cold nights was optimal in Spring and Fall but we still haven't had any blooms. Everything else was according to your description. Any thoughts?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

My only suggestion would be to increase the amount of light if they still aren’t blooming. Hope that helps!

[@a-yiathoj6391]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 Thanks! I'll try that next spring to see if anything changes.

[@liquidgal9867]

Hello, Help... I have the white Queen of the Night, my neighbor gave me a leaf back in 1999. It took years before I finally got it to bloom.2yrs in a row it had 8 blooms on it. This year however I saw 1 forming then dried up & fell off. I have it planted in premium organic pro mix. My issue is when the dirt dries out some, I water it then the leaves go wrinkled & wither. But now I have noticed the leaves are turning pale yellow at the ends, then goes brown & dries up as it goes down the leaves towards the plants main stock. I took my smaller plant of the two & took it out of the dirt. The roots appear to have white fungi growing on them. I washed the dirt off as best I could sprinkled a little hydrogen peroxide & water to kill the fungi. But I am not sure if this is the actual cause of the plant turning. The fungus is not thick on it. Now Iam wondering should I use 3/4s pro mix & add a 1/8th more perlite & a 1/8 of cacti & orchard mix for dirt. As I find the straight pro mix holds water too much I think instead of draining away quickly. But like I said as the dirt dries out I water & the leaves wrinkle. My plant is in my master bathroom which has south-facing sun. It loves it in there, when it gets to warm I give it a fine mist. But I have never seen anyone mention that they have had problems like I have with the leaves turning. Hope you can help, thank you.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I’m not sure what to say about this. I would probably take some cuttings and then replant your plant into some different soil and let it get a little bit dry in between waterings so that it doesn’t stay wet. Hope that helps!

[@jaafarjazaerli1344]

How old should it be to bloom? I just got an epiphyllum cutting and had it in a pot

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Depending on the size and age of the cutting it can bloom within the first year.

[@gabriellat5927]

What about feeding it?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I just give it liquid fertilizer every 3 to 4 weeks when I remember. It’s Schultz liquid fertilizer for African violets.

[@Mark-u5k7j]

PLEASE TELL ME HOW OFTEN TO WATER???? YOU NEVER SAID HOW MUCH WATER??? HALF CUP?? OR FULL CUP????? I LIVE IN SOUTH FLORIDA NEVER GOES TO BELOW 60 HERE IN WINTER PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I NEED TO MAKE MY PLANT BLOOM??????

[@tuyetvo4353]

Dont need too much water . Rain can get damage the plant I water daily - plus some plant foods.

[@aditidump]

hey, would you know how to propagate this?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Yes I do know how to propagate it. I have another video that shows you how to do it and I will post the link for you :)

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p36ndXmYq8p9rdE

[@aditidump]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 hey, thank you very much!

[@wolfgangfok524]

Do these plants grow fast? Any fragrance ？

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Yes! They do grow quite fast but no- they aren’t fragrant, at least not that I have noticed.

[@wolfgangfok524]

West Coast Garden Guy what type is your orchid cactus? How long will it take to bloom from cuttings?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

wolfgang fok It is an Epiphyllum but I don’t know the exact name. It was given to me as a cutting from a friend who got their cutting from a friend- so the name is lost. It could bloom right away in the first year from a cutting. Mine formed some buds but lost them when I moved the plant during a move.

[@wolfgangfok524]

West Coast Garden Guy ok thank you

[@markaliciastovern3070]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 I would venture a guess that it may be a German Empress or Giant Empress? They tend to get loaded with many light to medium pink blossoms and are stunning when in full bloom!

[@jennylam9402]

I was so excited to see a flower bud on my one year old plant, but it fell off. Do you know why that is?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Oh that sucks when that happens! Did you move the plant or have any changes in the growing environment when it happened?

[@jennylam9402]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 It was very disappointing. I moved it around throughout the day to maximize the sunlight. That could be the reason.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Yeah that is probably why it fell off- I learned that the hard way the first few years I grew mine. You should leave it in one spot once the buds are forming.

[@jennylam9402]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 thank you for the tip.

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

@@jennylam9402 you’re welcome :) Hope you get to enjoy some flowers soon!

[@antoinettegallo1624]

Where can I get a Leaf

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I sell divisions sometimes if you live in Canada. If not I would google epiphyllum for sale and your country to find places that sell them ;)

[@d.kleiser9514]

Thanks. I'm guessing when you say down to zero, that's 0*C, not F :-)

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Yes I mean Celsius :)

[@sandraforas3962]

When should i start watering cuttings ive tried spray mist now and then after a time they dry up

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

If you have had trouble keeping your cuttings alive try rooting them in water or create a little greenhouse for them. Have you watched my video on how to propagate Epiphyllums? I go over a lot of different ways to grow them. Here’s the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p36ndXmYq8p9rdE

[@gabrielaeperez6873]

🥳🥳💝💝💝

[@swetanaik5212]

Where il get this plant. Flipkart Or Amazon. Pls share me t website

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

This plant was given to me as a cutting from a friend. I bought other epiphyllums from eBay and googling retailers in Canada.

[@sheilabroad8192]

How old does the plant need to be to bloom? Thanks. 💞

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I’m not sure about seed grown plants, but cuttings can bloom within the first year in my experience.

[@sheilabroad8192]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 Thank you. 🥰

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

@@sheilabroad8192 you’re welcome:)

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

Do you know the scientific name of your plant? I want one with flowers like this! Does it bloom during the day or night? Your video was very informative. Thank you!

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Thank you! I really appreciate the positive feedback:) I actually don’t know that scientific name of this plant- just that it is an Epiphyllum. It was given to me as a cutting from a friend so I don’t know the exact name :) This particular one blooms days and night- once the blooms are open they last between 5 and 7 days for me depending on the temperature:)

[@liquidgal9867]

Just came across this vid, I know this plants name as Queen of the Night.

[@sreekala2913]

Where wil i get this colour in Bangalore

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I’m not sure unfortunately

[@ruthannyoung6286]

Thank you

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@jennychan1164]

I m fr Msia, I cant find red type. Do u hv agent here?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Have you tried ebay?

[@cheriewerla4922]

try Etsy i just look on that web site there's all kinds of Epiphyllum.

[@ottomobile64]

Do you ever fertilize your Epi’s?

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Yes I do every once in a while - just with African violet fertilizer.

[@tuyetvo4353]

Plant foods is ok

[@julienguyen4422]

Can you send some plants

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I can if you are in Canada - just message me via my Instagram.

[@guddetisindhu4254]

I’m from hyd where can I get coloured bramhakamalam plants

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Hi there- I’m not sure where to get coloured ones actually. I have only seen the white ones. Sorry I can’t help but if I see any coloured ones I will let you know!

[@srabaneenayak4318]

Please please please comment on this sir I want to talk to you please

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Hi there - sorry for the late reply!

[@TRIMARTheatres]

I’m confused. Water every 3 days. Water once per week. Once per month. Keep it n shade. Full sun. Everyone says something different. Lol

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

I think it depends on your conditions but I keep them quite moist so I water them once a week or so and I usually leave them standing in water so that they can soak the moisture up from the bottom. They can dry out and will tolerate that but I find mine grow better wetter :) Hope that helps!

[@srabaneenayak4318]

Sir if you kindly comment on this I really want to talk to you

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Yes? What can I help you with?

[@srabaneenayak4318]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 oh thank you very much . Sir can you send me just 2 leaves from your plant. I am from India and I am ready to pay for this, if you can kindly help me with this. I know the postal charges are a little high. But I am ready Sir kindly let me know.

[@srabaneenayak4318]

@@westcoastgardenguy1990 sir please say something

[@westcoastgardenguy1990]

Hi there- unfortunately I am not able to send plants outside of my country but I’m sure that you can find similar plants in your country.

[@ミドイチ]

你好听不懂你的话，很着急，要有中文字幕就好了。