Epiphyllum ‘Ackermannii’
I obtained this epiphyllum as a small cutting from a friend a couple of years ago. I had kept it in the corner of my sunroom for a year or so where it was pretty neglected, but it used the time to put together a robust root system.
A New Life
When I potted it up into a mix of potting compost, sand and vermiculite, and put it in a hanging basket in my greenhouse, it really took off!!
This lovely epiphyllum put on substantial new growth almost immediately, and in only a few months it set its first blooms.
The Flowers Start to Form In Early July
The Blooms Swell and Begin to Unfurl
The Striking Red Flowers are Fully Open in August
This epiphyllum, and its cohabitants, has established extremely well in its new home and will be a permanent feature from now on. I intend to heat my greenhouse this winter and will see how things go. If it doesn’t enjoy the cooler British winter, I’m sure it will be back in my sunroom, but definitely not tucked away ion the same corner as it was before!
Epiphyllums are Easy to Grow
Why not get hold of one of these lovely plants? They are inexpensive, widely available, and produce a stunning display!! I will probably be able to spare you a cutting for just a few pounds – Contact Me for More Details.