Queen of the night

Queen of the night Care

Epiphyllum oxypetalum

What is the plant

Epiphyllum oxypetalum or ‘Queen Of The Night’ is a species of cactus and one of the most cultivated species in the genus. E. oxypetalum blooms rarely and only at night, and its flowers wilt before dawn.

Epiphyllum Oxypetalum is one of the most largely cultivated epiphyllum species out there. It is native to Southern Mexico and a wide area in South America. Often grown as houseplants, these beautiful plants are mostly epiphytic, which means in its native habitat it grows on the surface of other plants. Epiphytes are not parasitic plants, but rather, they derive nutrients and moisture from their surroundings such as the air and rainwater. Epiphyllum Oxypetalum is known for its fragrant, white flowers that can get quite large. The flowers’ most distinct characteristic is that they bloom only at night. Other common names include ‘Orchid cactus’, ‘Dutchman’s pipe cactus’, and ‘Night blooming cereus’. These plants are commonly found in hanging baskets to give support to their long, branching stems.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

min 10a

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Epiphyllum oxypetalum ‘queen of a night’ watering epiphyllum oxypetalum watering should be done regularly during summer months. During a fast-growing months between spring and fall, you can water a cactus every two weeks. Just like most other cactus deep watering is recommended.
Pruning
Dead fronds and leaves can be removed.
Fertilizer
Universal fertilizer is a granular and mineral product intended for the fertilization of all types of garden cultivations. Its balanced content is suitable both for fruit trees, fruit bushes, vegetables, and ornamental plants. The even composition of individual elements makes the fertilizer universal.

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Sunlight
Grows it's best and fastest with full sun exposure, but it can do well in partial shade.
Soil
Most often planting instructions will suggest planting in loam soil. Loam soil should be rich in minerals and nutrients for the plants and loose enough that roots and spread out and grow strong.
Temperature
Although this is a part of the cactus family, it is really more of a tropical plant and temperatures of 100F (38C) or above are not suitable for it. The optimum temperature that this plant should have is between 50 to 90F (10-32C).

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Container
When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size. Ceramic pots are porous which means your plants are less likely to experience root rot from overwatering. It also means you'll have to water more often. Plastic pots are lighter, less likely to break, and easier to clean.
Popularity
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