Question

Cactus   Could you identify this plant in the attached photo and tell us how we can get it to bloom. Apparently the blooms are fantastic.

Answer
Wally
I think it is an Epiphyllum sp. (Orchid cactus, leaf cactus)...Flowering plants are classified by their flower structure...Seeing the flower is the best way to ID your cactus...Type orchid cactus in to your search engine and see the photos they supply...
Succulents love light...A lot of succulents will not tolerate direct sun all day...They just need a bright location...This will help them flower...
Watering technique is very important for succulents (Including cacti)...Usually they die from too frequent watering (or letting stay dry too long). In this case Orchid cactus plants can die easily if kept too wet and not allowed to dry enough between waterings...You want to make sure they go dry between waterings...They do rot out easily if kept too wet. Water your plant based on how much it weighs when thoroughly watered VS when they are ready to be watered again...Pick the pot up and feel how heavy it is after watering it...Don't water it again until it feels considerably lighter and the top of the soil is light in color. Do water in the early AM on sunny days...Be especially careful when watering succulents during the shorter day-lite hours of winter...Err on the dry side side with these plants...Do keep them warm and avoid cold drafts...

Hope this helps...Let me know what you think...
Rick in southern NJ