The fragrance of the flowers is a bit like wintergreen. Cut night blooming cactus for propagation in late spring or summer when the plant is growing actively. It looks like a cactus she doesnt know what it is called, but it is very hardy, takes very little water and has a large white bloom that appears august of each year although my plant has never bloomed. Place the pot in a shady area until the night blooming cereus has rooted. Epiphyllum oxypetalum care secrets of queen of the night.
Water the night blooming cereus cutting two days after planting by misting the soil with water from the misting bottle until it is barely moist. In the thrall of the plants beauty, i began to try to give the plant a proper latin name based on its common name. Night blooming cereus is a traditional herbal treatment for nervous disorders of all types, sea and motion sickness, low body temperature, cold sweats. In cooler areas, persian shield makes a wonderful annual, great for use in containers or in the garden. This wondrous sight is also a heady experience because of the intoxicating fragrance. Nightblooming cereus is truly a tropical plantavoid exposing it to temps below 35 f. Trimimgpruning night blooming cereus need instructions of pruningtrimming a night blooming cereus to keep it somewhat in check. Your epiphyllum oxypetalum, aka orchid cactus and nightblooming cereus, is one of the more unusual plant species you will see.
My alien night blooming cereus had 7 blooms this month. Cereus plants produce blooms on new growth, and pruning stimulates. A great choice for hardiness zones 911 for an ornamental, waterwise cacti that produces edible fruit. The name is an umbrella term for approximately seven different genera, which have the night blooming characteristic. And they do not like fancy bloombooster fertilizers or trace elements. The one in ar winters in our sunroom and the one in fl winters in our home. Night blooming cereus will grow in soil with a ph of 5. Night blooming cereus indoor house plants, cactus plant. Apr 15, 2005 night blooming cereus cereus greggii are fascinating members of the cacti family. Both are taken outside in the summer and are watered via automatic sprinklers.
This is part 1 of a 3 part series of epiphyllum, in this video i show you how to prunetrim an epiphyllum cactus continued. I have read several sites but none tell me where to cut the stalk for rooting. These are fast growing plants, and trimmings can be taken without causing harm. On their porch are a bouquet of silverywhite flowers called night blooming cereus. The name cereus is from greek and latin, meaning large torch. Night blooming cereus pruning i have 2 cereus that are many years old, bloom frequently, but are huge and leggy. Night blooming cereus epiphyllum oxypetalum pure white flowers, the size of a dinner plate, open as soon as the sun goes down and stay open all night, then close in the morning. Of unknown origin, but it is widely grown and naturalized in the tropical americas. Queen of the night plant do best in bright filtered light or partial shade. By comparison, the nightblooming cereus that i saw is easy to accommodate. It usually contains coarse sand, peat moss and some kind of grit like pumice. Garden guides how to take care of night blooming cereus.
Should i nip some of them to encourage stronger, better q. The plant grows to three to four feet and may require pruning. The fragrant dinner plate sized blooms are worth waiting for as they perfume your whole house. Feb 04, 2017 your epiphyllum oxypetalum, aka orchid cactus and night blooming cereus, is one of the more unusual plant species you will see. The spineless tropical cactus night blooming cereus epiphyllum oxypetalum produces spiderlike fragrant flowers that open in the evening. And if truth be told, not only was the little party in its honor not very serious, but neither is the plant, really. Sep 21, 2017 prune the night blooming cereus plant during the first week of march. Cereus plants produce blooms on new growth, and pruning stimulates the plant to produce new growth. The stem is almost three feet long with a y branch.
During the warmer months, the plant produces large, white or reddish and slightly fragrant blossoms that bloom at night. On november 20th my husband was given a stalk of night blooming cereus for rooting. A 24 inch 510 cm length of mature stem can be cut, put it in sandy soil and moistened. Night blooming cereus stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. See more ideas about planting flowers, plants and cacti and succulents.
Sep 21, 2017 dip the cut end of the night blooming cereus cutting into the rooting hormone and then stick it in the prepared planting hole. This cactus propagates easily, so if pruning, feel free to gift callused cuttings to family or friends who would love to have their own blooming. If plants are budded when they come in, give them the brightest spot you can. I dont think that adding just sand is the same and certainly if your plant has been growing happily in the potting mix that it is in, just leave it. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Night blooming cereus is the common name referring to a large number of flowering ceroid cacti that bloom at night. Dip the cut end of the night blooming cereus cutting into the rooting hormone and then stick it in the prepared planting hole.
Most often, night blooming cereus plants are grown from clippings rather than seeds. Find highquality night blooming cereus stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. The plant can be started from seed but the most common method is from a cutting. I know this plant blooms, as this is my grandmothers plant and i. Night blooming cereus is a leggy plant with flat leaves and gangly stems, but when it is blooming it goes from wall flower to star of the show.
How to take care of night blooming cereus garden guides. The night blooming cereus stem should be collected in july when the plant is fresh. Be sure to use at least a 10inch pot but dont worry about repotting because you. Nightblooming cactus is one of many common names for epiphyllum oxypetalum, a subtropical cactus species noted for its showy, highly fragrant flowers and. Virgie tells taylor and lou ann that she and edna have something to show the kids. Apr 10, 2020 most often, night blooming cereus plants are grown from clippings rather than seeds. Peniocereus greggii is described in the native plant database as having a few angular, gray, thin, barely spiny, twiggy stems resembling a small dead bush. They do not like the direct full sun, but morning and late afternoon sun are okay. Pruning is not required but can be done to remove rubbing arms or to control the plants size. A plant that is often passed along from friend to friend, parent to child. Nightblooming cereus is the common name referring to a large number of flowering ceroid cacti that bloom at night. Diy network showcases night blooming cereus, including growing tips and how to get a night.
Cuttings should be taken in late summer after the blooms are finished. Night blooming cereus stock photos and images 123rf. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. As with most cacti, cereus need welldrained soils and occasional watering, if needed, in the summer. Nightblooming cereus is the common name for this unusual flowering cactus. Epiphyllum part 1 how to prunetrim epiphyllum cactus youtube. Night blooming cereus november 2011 i am hoping you can help identify a plant. Deep green, threeribbed, 2 incheswide stems with short, dark spines grow quickly to 15 feet possibly to 30 feet. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 11 and it doesnt tolerate any frost, but it grows well as a houseplant or as a potted outdoor plant thats overwintered indoors in colder climates. Monstrosus also known as the curiosity plant or monstrose apple cactus, this variety is a mutant variety of the classic that grows a bit shorter, but produces quite thick stems and huge, juicy, delicious fruits.
For winter, place plants in a cool spot, with temperatures between 35 and 60. Starting night blooming cereus from cuttings melinda myers. A 3 to 4inch section of the stem is cut and the leaves are removed from one inch at the cut end. The large, tropical looking flower blooms at night and is wilted by the morning. Nov 28, 2018 night blooming cereus do well as indoor potted plants, though keep in mind that they can grow to be 10 feet tall. Epiphyllum oxypetalum dutchmans pipe cactus or queen of the night is an epiphytic cactus with erect or semierect, profusely branched, cylindrical, up. A demonstration on pruning your epiphyllum plants for optimal growth. Jun 18, 2019 night blooming cereus is a catchall common name for several different species of spineless, flowering cactus.
I regularly get questions about how to properly grow it. Lavender flowers appear in the summer, but theyre far less showy than the foliage. Night blooming cereus is the common name for this unusual flowering cactus. Prune the night blooming cereus plant during the first week of march. A 24 inch 510 cm length of mature stem can be cut, put it. Avoid taking cuttings in winter because the cool temperatures and increased humidity may. Night blooming cereus epiphyllum oxypetalum for sale at logees. Mar 26, 2020 if you are looking for a strange and exotic houseplant, epiphyllum oxypetalum, or queen of the night, definitely fits that ticket. The nightblooming cereus is the only one i know that produces vertical growth. You may commonly find dragon fruit hylocereus undatus, dutchmans pipe epiphyllum oxypetalum, or queen of the night which can be either peniocereus greggii or selenicereus grandiflorus referred to by this name.
Night blooming cereus will not begin to flower until it is four or five years old and will begin with just a couple of flowers. The exquisite blossom filled my home with an incredible fragrance reminiscent of vanilla. The spineless tropical cactus nightblooming cereus epiphyllum oxypetalum produces spiderlike fragrant flowers that open in the evening. The species is also distinguished by the red fruit that remains on the plant for a long time. If you are looking for a strange and exotic houseplant, epiphyllum oxypetalum, or queen of the night, definitely fits that ticket. Repotting epiphyllum oxypetalum queen of the night orchid cactus care and propagation cactus. Night blooming cereus is a cactus that is native to arizona and the sonora desert. Cereus peruvianus learn more about the night blooming cereus. Night blooming cereus has been used as a homeopathic treatment for digestive ailments with flatulence and cramplike pains, as well as an herbal remedy for pain associated with menstrual cramps. Nightblooming cereus cereus greggii are fascinating members of the cacti family. Night blooming cereus are related to cacti so many gardeners grow theirs in potting soil that is suitable for cacti. The flowers are short lived, and some of these species, such as selenicereus grandiflorus, bloom only once a year, for a single night.
Night blooming cereus is a catchall common name for several different species of spineless, flowering cactus. There is one nightblooming cereus, peniocereus greggii, that is native to the warmest parts of the united states and is in the native plant database as well. Queen of the night is another epithet bestowed upon the night blooming jasmine. Rooting night blooming cereus to create more plants is easy. There are numerous romanticized names for the plant such as queen of the night and princess of the night. Garden guides how to grow night blooming cereus cuttings. This is a 15 years old epiphyllum, i pruned and re potted this, and uploaded progress here with have a watch. Aug 24, 2018 by comparison, the night blooming cereus that i saw is easy to accommodate.
Should i cut the spent flowers off my night blooming cereus. Prune these stems as needed to keep the plant in bounds. The night blooming cereus epiphyllum oxypetalum is a traditional container porch plant grown by generations of new orleans gardeners. Jan 02, 2020 night blooming cereus are related to cacti so many gardeners grow theirs in potting soil that is suitable for cacti. In nature, they usually grow under trees or shrubs, which help support their almost deadlooking, greyish stems. Cereus plants like day temperatures of about 80 degrees fahrenheit, and 65 degrees at night, but they are not that finicky. Nightblooming cereus do well as indoor potted plants, though keep in mind that they can grow to be 10 feet tall. If you wish to be technical, the name is epiphyllum oxypetalum or hylocereus undatus. Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden.
We assume full responsibility for delivering healthy, truetoname plants and bulbs, along with planting and care instructions so youll know how to. Rooting night blooming cereus learn how to propagate a. The night before taylor is to leave for oklahoma, virgie comes over as lou ann and taylor are arguing about what to pack. Cut nightblooming cactus for propagation in late spring or summer when the plant is growing actively. Use gardening snips or scissors and cut the plant back severely, so that each of the stems is just 6 inches long. Queen of the night is another epithet bestowed upon the nightblooming jasmine. In its homeland, nectarseeking bats push their faces into the open flower, get covered with pollen and fly off to the next flower to lap up the sweet liquid deep in the blossom and fertilize that plant in the. The night blooming cereus started blooming in the greenhouse in midseptember and, though i wasnt there to watch it open, i was able to enjoy the blooms early the next morning. On their porch are a bouquet of silverywhite flowers called nightblooming cereus. See more ideas about orchid cactus, planting flowers and plants. Nightblooming cereus blossoms my nightblooming cereus has 10 little blossoms forming right now. A tincture from the night blooming cereus stem is considered to be a homeopathic treatment for many health problems.