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queen of the night [2]

Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Fragrant

Genus: Epiphyllum
Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

An erect, branching, epiphytic cactus to 2m, with cylindrical stems and flat, spineless, leaf-like branches to 40cm long. In late spring and early summer it produces huge, very fragrant, waterlily-like flowers to 25cm across; these open at dusk and close again in the morning

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in epiphytic cactus compost in bright filtered or indirect light with moderate humidity. In growth, water freely and apply a high potash fertiliser 3 or 4 times; keep just moist for 6 weeks after flowering to allow a rest period. See epiphyllum cultivation for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 21°C in spring; take stem cuttings in early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Architectural

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years