This endemic Mexican epiphyte doesn't rob nutrients from its host (or money from friends who sublet). It is considered and orchid cactus, which is super confusing to me, but totally worth the wait. t

 

She arrived to my home as a wee cutting of a larger plant that I took quickly during checkout an a rental in Oaxaca and shoved her in my overnight bag and hoped that she would make it. And she has. . . 

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Since they flower so rarely, I wanted to share it with anyone who will enjoy it! The link is public, so share away. Just please remind me if it's still going tomorrow when I'm changing and reading the news...

I'll put a blog post at this link so you can leave comments or questions! 

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xo tim

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more on this gorgeous wonder here.