What is the difference between dragon fruit flowers and Epiphyllum oxypetalum flowers? Mainly look at these points
Dragon fruit is a common tropical fruit with a refreshingly sweet taste, and the plant can produce beautiful flowers. Epiphyllum oxypetalum is also a very beautiful flower, an epiphytic succulent shrub plant. So, what is the difference between dragon fruit flowers and Epiphyllum oxypetalum flowers?
1. Stem and leaf differences
Dragon fruit is a perennial climbing perennial succulent plant. Its plant has no main root, and its stems and leaves grow downward. They are relatively thick and lush, and can usually grow to about 7 m; Epiphyllum oxypetalum is an epiphytic succulent shrub plant with a main root. Its stems and leaves grow by clinging, generally only about 5 m, and its stems and leaves are relatively slender and sparse.
2. Flower differences
The stems of dragon fruit have spines. Its flowers generally open at 9 p.m. and only wither the next morning, and its flowers are very large, with a layer of green outer skin on the outside; Epiphyllum oxypetalum has no spines on its body. Its flowers generally bloom at night and wither after 3 hours. Its flowers are very white, with a certain fragrance, and have a layer of red outer skin on the outside.
3. Fruit differences
The whole dragon fruit plant has succulent stems and leaves, with a great many stalks. In the fruiting period, it can bear large red fruits that people can eat, and the fruits grow on its stems and leaves; the entire Epiphyllum oxypetalum plant grows leaves, and the plant's appearance looks very different from dragon fruit. Epiphyllum oxypetalum generally cannot bear fruit, and it is rare for an Epiphyllum oxypetalum plant to bear red achenes.
In addition, there are also certain differences in their living environments. Dragon fruit has stronger adaptability and can survive in various environments. It likes high temperatures and sunlight and is a tropical and subtropical crop; Epiphyllum oxypetalum is different. Its living environment is relatively strict, and it will not bloom if not cared for properly. It cannot survive under high temperatures and strong light.