I am new to the blogging world, this is how it all began; last October 2006, I was looking for some good books to purchase for my fourteen year old at the time to read. Looking on Vision Forum's site, I linked to Buried Treasure Books and I have been hooked ever since. I didn't purchase any books, I just read and read for myself, what a wonderful ministry!
Now I'm trying to blog for myself, this may take me awhile to learn the new technical tricks but I'm ready to tackle my new adventure. I want to journal what I'm doing in the garden and to share my thoughts. I do not have a digital camera, but another new blogger friend, Brenda at Coffee Tea Books and Me said she uses her disposable camera and puts her pictures on CD. I just dropped off two cameras at Walmart they will be ready on Sunday. I can't wait to try and show you pictures of my garden and home.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Cactaceae
A few days ago my husband came home with an Epiphyllum from a friend at the office.
I planted it in my shaded area in my garden. Epiphyllum means "upon the leaf" in Greek. There are 19 species of epiphytic plants in the cactus family. These are native to Central America. The stems are broad and flat. The flowers are large white to red. The fruit is edible very similar to the pitaya fruit. Epiphyllums are very popular house plants. Kingdom: Plantae, Family: Cactaceae. An easily cultivated, fast growing epiphyte, needs compost containing plenty of humus and sufficient moisture in the summer. Should not be kept under 12 degrees Celsius or 53 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Can be grown in semi shad or full sun. Extra light in the early spring will stimulate budding flowers in late spring or early summer. I will post a picture when I get my film developed.
I planted it in my shaded area in my garden. Epiphyllum means "upon the leaf" in Greek. There are 19 species of epiphytic plants in the cactus family. These are native to Central America. The stems are broad and flat. The flowers are large white to red. The fruit is edible very similar to the pitaya fruit. Epiphyllums are very popular house plants. Kingdom: Plantae, Family: Cactaceae. An easily cultivated, fast growing epiphyte, needs compost containing plenty of humus and sufficient moisture in the summer. Should not be kept under 12 degrees Celsius or 53 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Can be grown in semi shad or full sun. Extra light in the early spring will stimulate budding flowers in late spring or early summer. I will post a picture when I get my film developed.
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