Queen of the Night: Cactus That Blooms One Night a Year
Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Queen of the Night care: epiphytic cactus with huge white flowers that bloom only one night a year. Fragrant and spectacular.
Characteristics
Epiphyllum oxypetalum, the Queen of the Night, is a tropical epiphytic cactus famous for its huge fragrant white flowers that bloom only one night a year and wilt by dawn. It prefers warm partial shade, peat-based well-drained soil and regular watering. A collector’s plant, spectacular.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers mezz'ombra: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: torboso drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
