Epiphyllum (Queen of the Night) Purple Flower

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The pendant stems crown with spectacular flowers that last only a couple of days but produce from early winter through spring.
• They are a peculiar plant that flowers best when exposed to cool temperatures and shortened light periods.
• An interesting bit of Epiphyllum information is that they grow edible fruit.
• The fruit is said to taste much like passion vine fruit and has a texture similar to kiwi, including the small black seeds.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• In cultivation, they perform well in standard potting soil amended with peat and sand.
• Use clean sand, not the saline-laden sand from a beach.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• In February when growth begins again, start with mild but regular feedings of weak liquid foliar cactus fertilizer solutions every two weeks during growth.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Like the summer-flowering tuberous begonia, these are “shade plants” only in hot climates.
• They can spend the summer near a protective north wall or in the dappled shade from a tree.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• The plants need constant moisture in the air and for the roots.
• They can be fussy about their water, so use bottled or de-mineralized water to prevent unfavorable reactions to treated tap water.

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