How to care for an Epiphyllum oxypetalum in winter? Do this to get it safely through the winter

Epiphyllum oxypetalum is a famous ornamental flower. Its blooms are funnel-shaped and white, generally opening in the dead of night, and the flowering time is very short, hence the saying "a fleeting Epiphyllum bloom." So, how does Epiphyllum oxypetalum overwinter?

1. How does Epiphyllum oxypetalum overwinter?

Epiphyllum oxypetalum likes a warm environment. In winter it should be kept in a greenhouse to overwinter, with the overwintering temperature kept at around 10-13°C. It should be placed in a sunny spot with ample light; watering must be strictly controlled, keeping the potting soil just not too dry, and fertilizing should also be stopped.

2. When does Epiphyllum oxypetalum bloom?

Epiphyllum oxypetalum generally blooms only once a year, between June and October; if the temperature conditions are suitable, it may bloom four to five times a year, or even more than six times. Epiphyllum oxypetalum generally blooms after 8 to 9 o'clock at night. After the flower gradually opens, it slowly withers again after 1-2 hours, and the whole process lasts only about 4 hours.

3. Can Epiphyllum oxypetalum bloom during the day?

Epiphyllum oxypetalum generally blooms at night, but it can also bloom during the day. The specific method is: when the flower bud swells and begins to turn upward, move the plant to a dark room during the day, or cover it with a light-blocking cover such as black plastic film, so that no light gets through at all. From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning, illuminate it with fairly strong electric light. After such light treatment, in 7 to 10 days, the shy Epiphyllum oxypetalum can bloom during the day.