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