Epiphyllum appearance
Epiphyllum is a common succulent shrub, belonging to Epiphyllum of Cactus. The height of the tree is about 2-6 meters, and the lignified old stems are cylindrical with many branches.
Leaves: Epiphyllum leaves are lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, with a length of 15- 100 cm and a width of about 8 cm. The edges of the leaves have wavy serrations and the color is dark green.
Petals: Epiphyllum is solitary on the branch side, funnel-shaped and white in color. This kind of flower blooms at night and has a fragrant smell. The receptacle is green.
Characteristics and functions of Epiphyllum
Color: Epiphyllum has brown stems, dark green leaves, solitary flowers, white colors and purplish-red rectangular fruits.
Smell: The flower of Epiphyllum is fragrant. It smells very fragrant when it opens, but this fragrance is not poisonous. After four hours, the flower will wither.
Function: Epiphyllum has a wide range of uses and beautiful flowers. This is a famous ornamental flower. In addition, after taking the medicine, it also has the effects of relaxing bowels, detoxifying, clearing away heat and relieving asthma.
Growth habit of epiphyllum
Epiphyllum likes warm, humid and semi-shady growing environment, and is afraid of strong light and frost. The suitable growing temperature is 15-25℃. It likes sandy soil rich in humus, and its growth will go through the process of seed germination, plant growth, flowering and fruiting.
Implication and symbol of epiphyllum
The flower language of epiphyllum is eternal in an instant, which means persistent pursuit, approaching happy events and seizing opportunities. People often use it to represent those objects in brief and beautiful.