Two Plus Three

Acquired Irette and Venetian Affair. My interest in how the flowers will turn out once mature enough was piqued. It might be a while before these will be of blooming age, considering they are still youthful, but it'll be worth the wait, I'm sure.

After helping out at Epi House at the Safari Park, the president of the SD Epiphyllum Society thanked me with cuttings from Tiny Flame and Orange Icing. As for the Louisa Irwin cutting, it was given to me for free. I love the rooting process. It takes a while and sure some cuttings fail and that's disappointing, but it's when they show signs of life and growth that makes it all worth the while.

Additional Four

Above is Seven Seas and Star Flight. If you haven't noticed I have the tendency to acquire epiphyllums based on the names. I was thinking "Sea and Stars" for this pair.

Paradise and Shangri-La were the other two I, the first I intended to get, the second was given to me for free. The winter has been bitter so far, and I haven't officially set up a way to protect the epiphyllums from the harsh cold yet. Unfortunately, parts of my collection is struggling against the low temperatures. On the other hand, the majority of them are doing rather well.