Epiphytes

The Journal of the Epiphytic Plant Study Group

Covering epiphytic plants, including cacti, bromeliads and orchids.

Especially Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera), epiphyllum hybrids and Easter Cacti (Rhipsalidopsis)

        Epiphytes will be published in 2006 as normal with February, May, August & November issues. 

(N.B the first issue of the year is a bit delayed but will be out shortly)

If you would like to know more about the journal and the benefits of joining the Epiphytic Plant Study Group please email the Editor.  Apart from the quarterly journal the Epiphytic Plant Study Group gives the opportunity to share cuttings, seeds and communicate with fellow enthusiasts.

John Horobin, Editor

Epiphytes is published quarterly by the Epiphytic Plant Study Group (EPSG) and is of particular interest to enthusiasts of the epiphytic cacti, such as Schlumbergeras (Christmas cacti or Thanksgiving cacti) and  epicacti  (Epiphyllums or Orchid Cacti), as well as many of the other lesser known epiphytic cacti.  Other epiphytic plant groups such as bromeliads, orchids and gesneriads are also covered from time to time.    

The Epiphytic Plant Study Group originated from a group of people in the UK National Cactus and Succulent Society in the 1960's. The original Epiphytes ran for four volumes under the editorship of A.J.S. McMillan, before ceasing publication in the early 1970's.   Publication was restarted in 1981  under the editorship of John Horobin, with Chris Dawson as subscription secretary and Epiphytes has been published since then.   Although the publication is UK based, over half the membership is now from overseas.  Back issues and article reprints are available on request from the editor.  

The aim of the group is basically to increase the interest and awareness of this very attractive group of plants, which also make excellent houseplants. Another important aim of the group is to try to maintain as many of the species and cultivars in cultivation as possible and also breed new and exciting cultivars for future enjoyment. 

We welcome contributions to the journal, whether articles, letters or notes.  Please contact the editor for details.  We hope to have some interesting articles on this site shortly, the first is "The Queen Story" .  Dolly Kölli has also send us some more information on her hybrids - click here. 

Another project which is under way is an online registration database for schlumbergera hybrids.  More soon.

Try the New EpiViewer Plant Database and Plant Breeding Software on CDRom

If you have an computer and need something to manage your collections, including the photographs and cultivation details, have a look at the EpiViewer  database software which was written specially for the job.  While this was designed initially for epiphytes, including orchids and bromeliads,  it can be used to store and manage the data on any collection of plants.   Import and export photographs and email them to your friends and contacts.  There is free support on this product if it is needed.  It comes with all the photographs and information published in EpiSheets and you can add as many notes and photographs as you want.

**** Special Offer *****

EpiViewer is available for £15.95  plus Postage & Packing £3.50 for UK & Europe

email for more details or click the PayPal Button to order by Credit Card.  EpiViewer is also available at no extra change with Joye Carr's EpiCactus photographs on CDROM - mention you would like this version when ordering.                      

Runs on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 and XP operating systems.

New Publication

A collection of many of John F. Horobin's Christmas cacti articles in one publication.  Cost is £9.50 + £1.50 postage and packing in the EC.  Please enquire for overseas delivery postage rates.  Order from the Editor.

This publication can be ordered via PayPal too,

Schlumbergera Book

For those who have not got a copy of our book on Schlumbergera (Christmas cacti) details can be found by clicking here.  Signed copies by J.F. Horobin are also available on request.

Note on this site:  The Epiphytes web site is now being constantly updated and improved, so do check back frequently for changes and more information.  We are trying to make this site easy to use and navigate, without too many fancy graphics  If you have any comments for improvements or would like to contribute please contact WebMaster

Last Revised May 02, 2006