Epiphyllum Show Will Bloom at the South Coast Botanic Garden

You may have a little trouble pronouncing the name, but don’t let that stop you from admiring the beauty of the epiphyllums on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at South Coast Botanic Garden. The stunning blossoms of these plants are vibrantly colored, have many different shapes and petal forms, and may range anywhere from 2 to 11 inches in diameter.

Epiphyllums (also called epies or orchid cactus) are native to the jungle areas of Mexico and Central America. They grow on trees but they are not parasites, using the trees only for support. These easy-care plants can be grown in pots and require only weekly or biweekly watering, depending on location and weather.

The South Bay Epiphyllum Society will be displaying single flowers, arrangements and blooming plants. There will also be epiphyllum cuttings and rooted plants on sale.

Admission to the garden and show, at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, is $3 for adults, $1.50 for seniors and students, 75 cents for children from 5 to 12 years of age.