Epiphyllum oxypetalum
(Dutchman's Pipe Cactus, Night Blooming Cereus, Queen of the Night)

Synonyms:  Cereus oxypetalus, Cereus latifrons, Epiphyllum acuminatum, Epiphyllum latifrons, Phyllocatus oxypetalus

Origin:  Central and south America
Family:  Cactaceae
Light:  Sun-part shade/ light shade
Height:  8-10
Spacing:  2-3'
Blooms:  Fragrant, dinner-plate size, white with orange and yellow spikes, at edges of leaf, edible, opens around mid-night, mid-Spring
Foliage:  Evergreen
Soil:  Well-drained, highly acidic,  neutral, drought tolerant
Water:  Moderate-low
Uses:  Ornamental, hanging basket, container, indoors, houseplant
Propagations:  Stem/leaf cuttings (Allow cut surface to callous before planting), offsets

Comments:  Epiphyllum oxypetalum or Dutchman's Pipe Cactus or Night Blooming Cereus or Cereus oxypetalus or Cereus latifrons or Epiphyllum acuminatum or Epiphyllum latifrons or Phyllocatus oxypetalus is a tropical succulent.  It is a native central and south America.  After few years' growth, Dutchman's Pipe Cactus produces dinner-sized, white very fragrant blossoms appear along edges of leaf in mid-Spring.  The flowers open around mid-night. There can be as many as twenty buds blooming at one time, depending on the plant size.  A lot of excitement surround the time of blooms and Chinese believe that it will bring you luck if you were able to watch the flower bloom.  Epiphyllum oxypetalum is easily propagated from stem or leaf cuttings or offsets.  It thrives best in well-drained, highly acidic soil, in a part sun environment.  Night Blooming Cereus can also be container cultivated for indoors.  It enjoys being root bound and does not tolerate frost. Cereus oxypetalus looks exquisite in hanging baskets. 

USDA Zones:  11

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