Orchid Cactus Curly. The mother of the epiphyllum cactus curly locks was from guatemala. The plant has curly curved stems which are the result of a mutation of a plant called epiphyllum guatemalense.
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Well you re in luck because here they come. Orchid cactus stems are broad and flat with serrated edges. Choosing an epiphyllum can be tough since there are dwarf hanging epiphytic and other traits as well as numerous flower colors from which to choose.
Epiphytic plants live in trees and rock crevasses.
They ll grow to 2 ft 60 cm long and about 2 in 5 cm wide. Considered a true jungle cactus these are also found referred to as orchid cacti. The name for this mutated cactus is epiphyllum monstrosa. Orchid cacti are named for their exotic flowers which bloom for up to several weeks each year.