Epiphyllum is a plant of Epiphyllum in Cactus family, which grows at an altitude of 1-12m. It is called "beauty under the moon", because it blooms in the evening, and because its flowers slowly wither after 1-2 hours. The whole process is only about 4 hours, so it is called "a flash in the pan". The flower language of epiphyllum is "beauty in an instant, eternity in an instant"

Epiphyllum is native to tropical American desert, and now it is widely distributed in China, Guangdong, Hainan, Yunnan, Taiwan Province and Fujian. Its stem is cylindrical, its height is between 2 and 6 meters, its leaves are oval or lanceolate, and its edge has deep and shallow teeth, and its length is between 15 and 2 cm. The flowers are white or pink, and the flowers are large, with a diameter of 1-3 cm. There are two kinds of petals: single petals and double petals.

the cultivation of epiphyllum needs to pay attention to some details. It likes a warm, dry and well-ventilated environment, and is not cold-resistant and waterlogged-resistant. Adequate water and fertilizer are needed during the growth period, but not too much. In winter, it is necessary to take warm-keeping measures to avoid plants from being damaged by low temperature.

Epiphyllum is not only beautiful, but also has certain medicinal value. Its leaves can treat asthma, cough and other symptoms, and flowers can treat fever, cold and other symptoms. In addition, Epiphyllum can also be used to make drinks, soups and other delicacies, with refreshing taste and rich nutrition.

In a word, Epiphyllum is a beautiful and practical plant. Although its flowering time is short, its beauty is unforgettable.