Epiphyllum

Epiphyllum is a kind of important ornamental plants. Their flowers are fragrant, funnel-shaped, mainly white in color, and the lower petals are light green, which look very beautiful. They bloom at night and last only 3-4 hours. Because of this characteristic, they are loved by many people. They have many branches, and their leaves are flat in shape and dark green in color. Their fruits are berries, some are spherical, some are long spherical, and their colors are red and purple, which has high ornamental value. They are very suitable for family potted planting. They can decorate the balcony, study and living room.
They all like the semi shade environment very much. In summer, they should be placed in the environment with 50% light, otherwise the exposure will make their stems yellow. If placed in a dark environment, plants will only grow stems and leaves without flowering. They should be placed indoors in winter, with a temperature between 5 and 8 ℃, and the amount of watering should be reduced. After the temperature rises in spring, they begin to grow again. The amount of watering needs to be gradually increased and the soil should be kept moist.
They are beautiful and beneficial flowers. Their flowers can release negative ions. The smell of flowers has the ability of sterilization and bacteriostasis, so as to achieve the effect of fresh air. You can learn more at Plant Story community.

3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun

Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.

Epiphyllum

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