A few years ago I started collecting epis, sadly they all for scale bugs that I couldn't get rid of so I threw them away. I still had my hookeri and oxypetalum but I wanted day blooming species. I got some cuttings from a nice lady so I have a few day blooming species now. I really like epiphyllums and I'm happy to start to be collection again.

Systemic insecticides work on hard scale that can't be washed or scraped off or brushed off with a toothbrush. Bayer 3 in 1 Rose and flower works. I don't like to use chemicals, but when they threaten my garden, it's on. Best wishes on your new collection. I started with cuttings three years ago and am just now getting blooms.

Thanks Suzi44. I didn't think of Bayer 3 in 1. I use that on my other houseplants when I bring them indoors in winter. I used the last of the Bonide for houseplants. I hate using chemicals too but with my house plants, I sometimes have to resort to them.