Best Epiphytic

"Selenicereus grandiflorus", commonly known as the night-blooming cereus or Queen of the Night, is a climbing, epiphytic cactus native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The plant is distinguished by its exceptionally large, white, and highly fragrant flowers that bloom exclusively under...

Disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus species native to the tropical forests of southern Mexico. Also known as the red orchid cactus, the plant is characterized by its flattened, leaf-like stems and an absence of traditional spines. It is highly valued in horticulture for its large, vibrant...

Selenicereus anthonyanus, commonly known as the Fishbone Orchid Cactus, is an epiphytic plant native to the rainforests of Chiapas, Mexico. It is distinguished by its flattened, deeply lobed stems that resemble a fishbone pattern. The cactus produces large, striking magenta flowers that typically bl...

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, commonly known as Queen of the Night, is a tropical cactus notable for its spectacular nocturnal blooms. This epiphytic species produces large, fragrant white flowers that unfold after sunset, attracting pollinators. It’s favored by gardeners and plant enthusiasts seeking uniq...

Epiphyllum anguliger, commonly known as the Fishbone Cactus, is a Mexican cactus species notable for its distinctive zigzag stems resembling fish bones. It grows epiphytically, attaching to host plants in its native environment. This night-blooming cactus produces striking flowers and is appreciated...

Rhipsalis baccifera, commonly known as the mistletoe cactus, is a unique epiphytic cactus species with a remarkable geographical distribution. Unlike most cacti, it is the only species naturally found outside the Americas, with native populations in tropical Africa, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and parts...

Hylocereus undatus is a climbing, scandent cactus native to parts of Central America and southern Mexico, now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Its large white flowers bloom at night and are pollinated by bats and moths. The plant produces the commercially familiar red...

Native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, the dancing bones cactus is an epiphytic plant recognized by its distinctly segmented, bottle-shaped stems and yellow blooms.

Native to Brazil, Rhipsalis mesembryanthemoides is a unique epiphytic cactus noted for its clustered, succulent-like leaf segments that resemble plants of the Aizoaceae family.

Disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus native to Mexico and widely grown as an ornamental plant. Instead of the thick, spiny body associated with desert cacti, it produces flattened, leaflike green stems adapted to growing on trees in humid forest habitats. Mature plants bear large, vivid red...

The chain cactus is a tropical epiphytic plant native to Brazil's Atlantic Forest, distinguished by its distinctively pendant, three-sided stems and coral-pink berries.

Disocactus phyllanthoides, commonly known as the climbing epiphyllum or German empress, is a species of epiphytic cactus. Native to the cloud forests of Mexico, the plant features flattened, leaf-like green stems that climb or trail over their surroundings. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental h...

Rhipsalis cassutha, commonly synonymous with Rhipsalis baccifera, is a slender, epiphytic cactus known for its pendulous, branching green stems. It holds the distinction of being the only cactus species with a natural distribution outside of the Americas, with native populations extending from the t...

Rhipsalis pilocarpa is an epiphytic cactus species native to the coastal forests of southeastern Brazil, particularly in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo. It is distinguished from most other Rhipsalis species by its hairy stems and areoles covered in bristle-like structures, from whic...

Disocactus phyllanthoides, commonly known as the German Empress, is a species of epiphytic cactus native to Mexico. The plant features long, flat green stems that branch out in a pendant habit, suited for hanging cultivation. It is primarily grown as an ornamental plant due to its vibrant pink flowe...

The Dancing Bones Cactus (Hatiora salicornioides) is an epiphytic cactus native to the rainforests of Brazil. It features highly modified, leafless, bottle-shaped stem segments that branch and dangle downward, resembling a tangled cluster of green bones. Unlike desert cacti, it grows on trees in hum...

Epiphyllum crenatum is an epiphytic cactus native to Mexico and parts of Central America, where it grows on trees or rocks rather than as a rooted desert cactus. It has flattened, leaflike green stems with scalloped margins and produces large, fragrant white flowers. The species is cultivated as an...

Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. mauritiana is a subspecies of the mistletoe cactus, an epiphytic succulent plant belonging to the Cactaceae family. Native primarily to Madagascar, this taxa represents one of the very few cacti that occur naturally outside the Americas. It is distinguished by its slender,...

Rhipsalis baccifera, commonly called mistletoe cactus, is an epiphytic cactus with slender, pendent stems and small white fruits. It occurs naturally in tropical parts of the Americas and also in Africa and nearby islands, an unusual distribution among cacti. Adapted to humid forests rather than des...

The Christmas cactus is a tropical epiphytic cactus from the coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil, where related Schlumbergera plants grow on trees or rocks in humid forests. It has flattened, jointed stems and produces showy flowers around the end of the year under suitable light and temperatur...

Rhipsalis elliptica is an epiphytic rainforest cactus from Brazil distinguished by its flat, elliptical stem segments that distinguish it from other round-stemmed species.

Disocactus ackermannii, formerly classified under the botanical synonym Nopalxochia ackermannii, is an epiphytic cactus native to the cloud forests of Mexico. The plant is characterized by its long, flat, leaf-like stems and large, vibrant red flowers. It is commonly cultivated as an ornamental hous...

Rhipsalis paradoxa, commonly known as the chain cactus, is an epiphytic cactus species native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is distinguished by its trailing, segmented stems that feature three distinct angles and constricted joints, resembling a chain. Unlike desert cacti, it grows naturally...

Lepismium houlletianum is an epiphytic cactus native to Brazil, notable for its long, trailing, angled stems and preference for growing on trees in tropical forests.

Rhipsalis floccosa is a widely distributed epiphytic cactus across South America, notable for its hairy areoles and adaptability to various tropical forest environments.

Hatiora salicornioides is an epiphytic cactus native to the tropical forests of southeastern Brazil, where it grows on trees rather than in soil. The species has segmented, arching stems with small bottle-shaped segments that give rise to its common name drunkard's dream. It produces small yellow fl...

*Rhipsalis cereuscula*, commonly known as the rice cactus or coral cactus, is a species of epiphytic cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Native to the subtropical regions of South America, particularly Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, it naturally grows on trees in humid forest environments. Th...

Rhipsalis cereuscula, commonly called the coral cactus, is an epiphytic succulent native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil. It is distinguished by its dense, branching clusters of contoured, cylindrical stems that resemble marine coral. Unlike desert cacti, it grows naturally in the...

Rhipsalis campos-portoana is a thin-stemmed epiphytic cactus native to the tropical forests of Brazil, distinguished by its small white flowers and branching growth habit.