Queen of the Night Live Plants - 4 Rooted Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Night-Blooming Orchid Cactus - Fragrant White Flowers

Epiphyllum oxypetalum, commonly known as Queen of the Night or Orchid Cactus, is a tropical epiphytic cactus prized for its large, fragrant night-blooming flowers. This unique plant is widely grown as an ornamental houseplant and patio specimen. Its dramatic white blooms open after dusk, making it a distinctive addition to indoor collections and shaded garden spaces.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

• 4 living rooted plants
• Epiphyllum oxypetalum rooted cuttings ready for soil

🌿 Plant Overview

Epiphyllum oxypetalum is a tropical epiphytic cactus native to Central and South America. Unlike desert cacti, it naturally grows in humid environments where it attaches to trees. It produces flat, leaf-like stems and thrives in warm, sheltered conditions.

🌸 Characteristics

• Large white, fragrant flowers
• Night-blooming habit
• Flat, arching green stems
• Epiphytic cactus
• Ornamental tropical plant

🌞 Sunlight

Bright Indirect Light to Partial Shade

🌱 Soil

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix

💧 Water

Moderate watering; allow soil to dry slightly between watering

Common Name: Queen of the Night
Scientific Name: Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Plant Type: Epiphytic Cactus
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower Color: White
Sunlight: Bright Indirect Light to Partial Shade
Soil: Well-draining Cactus Mix
Water: Moderate
USDA Zone: 10–11