What kind of flower is epiphyllum
The epiphyllum, which quietly blooms on a moonlit night, has captured countless plant lovers with its elegant name as "beauty under the moon." This mysterious plant native to Central and South America has become a highly sought after and precious variety in the horticulture world due to its unique flowering characteristics and elegant posture. Analysis of morphological characteristics of epiphyllum plant structure and growth form As a perennial shrub of the genus Epiphyllum of the cactus family, the epiphyllum plant can reach 2-6 meters long, and the old stems are lignified and cylindrical. The lanceolate branches can be up to 1 meter long, with wavy edges, and well-developed air roots to help the plant climb and grow. Flower structure and flowering characteristics Funnel-shaped flowers are 15-25 cm in diameter, green and white sepals hold 20 pure white petals, and stamens are arranged radially. The most amazing thing is its nocturnal flowering characteristics. It usually blooms completely from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., and begins to wither after 4-5 hours. The scientific maintenance system explains in detail the three elements of environmental control. The ideal growth temperature should be maintained in the range of 15-25℃, and the overwintering temperature of 10-12℃ needs to be maintained in winter. Light management adopts scattered light mode, and the sunshade rate in summer needs to reach 60%. The air humidity should be stable at 60-70%, which can be achieved through regular spraying. The water and fertilizer management cycle schedule adopts the watering principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet". Water is watered every 5 days in spring and autumn, and shortened to 3 days in summer. The fertilization plan is: apply nitrogen fertilizer (N-P-K=15-5) every month during the growth period, increase phosphorus and potassium fertilizer (N-P-K=5-15-15) during the bud period, and supplement organic fertilizers such as bone meal after flowering. In-depth analysis of propagation technology Select 2-year-old healthy stem segments during the entire process of cuttage propagation, retain 3 stem nodes for each segment, and treat the incisions with plant ash. Use a substrate with perlite: peat soil =1:1, maintain the rooting temperature of 18-24℃, and coordinate with an environment of 80% humidity, and take root in 20-30 days.
Botanists have found that the night flowering of epiphyllum is the result of long-term evolution of its native place: ① Avoid daytime high temperatures to reduce water evaporation ② Specific pollinating moths nocturnal activities ③ Photoperiod regulates flowering gene expression. Modern gardening can achieve daytime flowering through photoperiod control. The Epiphyllum Illustrated Collection records the entire process from the bud to the full bloom, showing the aesthetic characteristics of different growth stages. Close-ups clearly show details such as petal texture and stamen arrangement.
By mastering these maintenance points, you can also recreate the miracle of "flash in the pan" on your balcony. Regular observation and recording of growth data, combined with intelligent environmental monitoring equipment, can establish a personalized cultivation model, so that this beauty under the moon can make appointments every year as scheduled.