Characteristics of Epiphyllum

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1. Morphological characteristics

2. Habits and characteristics

3. Maintenance characteristics

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Morphological characteristics: The height of Epiphyllum is between 2-6m, the main stem is cylindrical, the leaves are dark green and relatively flat, and the flowers are mostly white and funnel-shaped. Habits and characteristics: It blooms from June to October. However, the flowering time is between 9 and 10 pm, and the flowers will fade at 4 and 5 am. Maintenance characteristics: It likes a warm, soft and sunny environment.

1. Morphological characteristics

1. Morphological characteristics

The height of Epiphyllum is between 2-6m. The main stem is cylindrical, woody, and has many branches. Its leaves are dark green, flat, hairless, lanceolate, with serrated edges. Its flowers are mostly white, solitary, and funnel-shaped. The length is between 25-30cn and the diameter is between 10-12cn. Its fruit is purple-red, spherical, with longitudinal ribs and contains seeds.

2. Habit characteristics

It It is a perennial plant. Every spring, it will continue to grow branches and leaves. It may bloom from June to October. However, it blooms at 9-10 pm and fades at 4-5 am. The entire flower only blooms for 5-6 hours. It can only bloom once a year, but if cared for well, it can bloom multiple times.

3. Maintenance characteristics

It It likes warmth, so it should be kept in an environment between 21-24℃ during the day and 16-18℃ at night. It prefers moisture. During maintenance, it needs to be watered more often so that the soil contains enough moisture, but no water accumulates. It doesn't like strong light, so keep it in a place with softer light.

2. Habits and characteristics

3. Maintenance characteristics

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