Epiphyllum crenatum
Scientific Name: Epiphyllum crenatum (Lem.) H.P.Kelsey & Dayton ...
Epiphyllum (orchid cacti) are often grown as houseplants as they are relatively trouble-free. They produce large, showy flowers, which are usually sweetly-scented and last two days or more.
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Epiphyllum oxypetalum (shown above) is among the most popular species of this genus. It bears white, fragrant flowers that bloom for one night only -- then wither by morning. If you sneak up on it during the night, you'll catch it in full bloom.
An Epiphyllum oxypetalum orchid cactus in bloom.
A trio of fragrant orchid cactus flowers are still fresh and fragrant in the early morning hours.
Epiphyllum species, Epiphyllum cultivars
Cacti and Succulents
Sow seed at 75-80F/24-27C, or propagate from stem cuttings spring or summer. Decrease waterings in winter, though enough to keep from shrivelling; should never be totally dry.
Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Huge 8" fragrant, white, star-like blooms open at dusk and last through the early morning. An easily grown cactus-like plant with 1.5" wide, flat, scalloped branches to 8'.
Light: Partial Sun ...
Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Family: Cactaceae
Belle de Nuit, Lady of the Night, Queen of the Night, Night blooming Cereus, Dutchman's Pipe
Origin: Central America ...
Epiphyllums, Zygocacti, Rhipsalis and climbing cacti, the leafy Euphorbias, Crassulas, Echeverias, and Conophytums may be given a very light watering with lukewarm water once or twice during the month if the weather is really fine and sunny.
Epiphyllum russellianum var. gaertneri, Epiphyllum gaertneri
Cactaceae
Easter Cactus ...
Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum species): Orchid cacti prefer temperatures that range between 45 and 70 °F. They will tolerate extreme heat if well-shaded and the humidity is high.
Dutchmans Pipe Cactus [English]: Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Dutilly's Birch [English]: Betula x dutillyi
Dutilly's Birch [English]: Betula dutillyi
Dutilly's Sedge [English]: Carex dutillyi
Dutilly's Willow [English]: Salix dutillyi ...
Leptocereus, Peniocereus Cereinae/Cerinae - genera: Arrojadoa, Austrocephalocereus, Brasilicereus, Cereus, Cipocereus, Coleocephalocereus, Melocactus, Micranthocereus, Pilosocereus, Stephanocereus Hylocereinae - genera: Disocactus, Epiphyllum, ...
Among those cultivated for their showy blossoms are the Christmas cactus (Zygocactus) and species of Echinocereus and of Epiphyllum, the orchid cactus.
 See also: Cactus, May, Orchid, Orchid Cactus, Cereus
  
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