Orchid cactus

Also known as “Strap cactus.” Possibly identified as the species “Disocactus ackermannii,” but may be a hybrid, D. phyllanthoides x D. speciosus.

Species page at PhytoImages, http://phytoimages.siu.edu/cgi-bin/dol/dol_terminal.pl?taxon_name=Disocactus_ackermannii&rank=binomial

Photo taken at SIUC Plant Biology Greenhouse, http://www.plantbiology.siu.edu/facilities/plant-biology-facilities/greenhouse/index.php

1 year ago (“Upside-down greenhouse”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2013-04-10
2 years ago (“Rectangles”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-04-10
3 years ago (“A ‘birthday pitcher’?”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-04-10

[Rick Schies]

Sharp and to the point, spot on, nice and clear

[Danette Thompson]

Pretty!