Characteristics of Epiphyllum

1. Morphological characteristics

The height of Epiphyllum is between 2-6m, and the main stem is cylindrical, woody, and has many branches. Its leaves are dark green, flat, hairless, lanceolate, and serrated at the edges. Its flowers are mostly white, solitary and funnel-shaped. The length is between 25-30cn and the diameter is between 10-12cn. Its fruit is purple-red, oblong, with longitudinal ribs, and contains seeds.

2. Habits and Characteristics

It is a perennial plant. In every spring, it will continue to grow branches and leaves. It may bloom from June to October. However, it blooms at 9-10 pm and withers at 4-5 am. The entire flower is open for only 5-6 hours. It only blooms once a year, but if it is well cared for, it can bloom multiple times.

3. Maintenance characteristics

It likes warmth and should be kept in an environment between 21-24℃ during the day and 16-18℃ at night. It likes moisture, so when caring for it, you need to water it more often so that the soil contains enough moisture, but do not allow water to accumulate. It does not like strong light, so it should be kept in a place with softer light.