Epiphytic Cacti

Epiphytic cacti are an unusual and intriguing group of plants within the family Cactaceae, primarily found in tropical and subtropical forests where they grow on trees or rocks rather than in soil. This type of cacti  is well adapted to humid, shaded environments, drawing moisture and nutrients from the air and organic debris. These cacti are admired for their distinctive growth forms and showy, often fragrant flowers. Well-known genera include Epiphyllum, Rhipsalidopsis, Schlumbergera, Selenicereus and Disocactus.