Epiphyllum flowering is very short, its flowering period is in summer, generally in the evening when opening, white petals slowly unfolding, beautiful and moving. But the blooming time of Epiphyllum is very short, generally only 3 - 4 hours, soon will wither.
In order to prolong the viewing time of Epiphyllum, people usually take various methods to prolong the flowering period. But Epiphyllum can only open for a short time. As people say - a flash in the pan!
In fact, it is closely related to its growth habit.
Epiphyllum is native to the tropical desert region of America, where the environment is hot and dry. The temperature is very high during the day, so Epiphyllum blooms when the temperature is low at night. Another point is that Epiphyllum needs to rely on insects for pollination. In the desert, 8 and 9 pm is the time when insects are more active. This time is open, which is conducive to pollination. However, after midnight, the temperature is not conducive to insect activity, which is not conducive to the pollination of Epiphyllum, Epiphyllum will close the petals, and then wither.
Later, Epiphyllum in the long process of evolution, derived such a flowering habit, which also brought people that amazing - Epiphyllum!!
