When does the epiphyllum bloom? How long does the flowering period last?
Flowers are usually mentioned too often, and most people may never have seen what an epiphyllum looks like when in full bloom. When does the epiphyllum bloom, and how long does its flowering time last? Many people surely want to know the answers to these two questions, so today the Meilele editor will give everyone a simple introduction.
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When does the epiphyllum bloom
The epiphyllum belongs to the Cactaceae family and is an epiphytic plant. It likes to grow in warm, humid and semi-shaded environments and requires good soil. It is not tolerant of frost and should not be exposed to strong sunlight. It generally blooms in the evening during summer and autumn. The flowers are mostly white, funnel-shaped and fragrant. People always say "a flash in the pan," but that is not actually the case. In hot, dry weather, the epiphyllum's flowering period can reach one to two hours, while in the cooler autumn, the blooming period can last even longer.
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How long does the epiphyllum's flowering time roughly last
The reason for the saying "a flash in the pan" is that the epiphyllum's flowering period is indeed a little shorter than that of other flowers. After the epiphyllum finishes blooming, it usually withers in 3 to 4 hours, because when it is in full bloom its petals are all open and very prone to losing water. When water is insufficient, the petals close and the flower quickly withers.
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The pharmacological effects of the epiphyllum
The epiphyllum also exerts its innate effects pharmacologically, mainly including clearing heat and relieving cough, preventing and treating pulmonary tuberculosis and asthma, treating palpitations and insomnia, heart and stomach qi pain, purifying the blood and detoxifying, and preventing and treating high blood pressure and high blood lipids. From this it can be seen that the medicinal value of the epiphyllum really should not be underestimated, but a small number of people should take note: those with a cold stomach, for example, should try not to drink beverages brewed from fresh epiphyllum.
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Through the above introduction, everyone probably has some understanding of the epiphyllum by now. If we return to the two questions above, can you also easily tell others the answers? Well, on the questions of when the epiphyllum blooms and how long its flowering time roughly lasts, the editor will stop here.
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