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Queen of the Night |
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Dutchman's Pipe Cactus |
| Epiphyllum oxypetalum | Accepted |
| Epiphyllum oxypetalum var. purpusii | Synonym |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 20 feet |
| Plant Spread: | Climber |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leafless |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Cure stem segment until callused (10+ days). After potting, withhold water for two weeks. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
| Posted by Bluespiral (Oella, MD - Zone 7b) on Sep 17, 2016 3:48 AM Fleur569's photo of this flower emerging brought me over here - must say all photos are gorgeous. Here is a flowers-in-art type of link to a botanical illustration of this night-blooming cactus: http://libtreasures.utdallas.e... [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Sep 9, 2011 8:56 AM Epiphyllum oxypetalum is a very popular and easily cultivated cactus. The plant is fast growing and can attain heights of 20' or more. It has profusely branched, erect and sprawling stems with nocturnal blooms that are wonderfully fragrant! [ 1 reply | |
| Posted by DogsNDaylilies (SE Michigan - Zone 6a) on Sep 8, 2015 7:29 PM This plant has a lovely fragrance that is hard to describe. A little along the lines of honey, but also slightly muskier. And what a gorgeous bloom! [ Reply to this comment | |
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![Location: My front porchDate: August 24, 2011 @ 10:00 p.m.\"Queen of the Night\"](/pics/2011-09-09/plantladylin/6c0fdc-175.jpg "Location: My front porchDate: August 24, 2011 @ 10:00 p.m.\\"Queen of the Night\\"")
