Queen of the Night Orchid Cactus Live Plant – Epiphyllum oxypetalum | 3-Inch Pot

About This Plant

The Queen of the Night Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum), also called Night Blooming Cereus, is a tropical epiphytic cactus known for long, flat, trailing green stems. When mature, it will produce large, fragrant white flowers that open at night. This plant is a rooted, actively growing live plant in a 3-inch starter pot and is suited for indoor tropical growing with bright indirect light.

What You Will Receive

1 healthy, rooted Queen of the Night Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) in a 3-inch starter pot. Actively growing live plant with long, flat, trailing stems. Fragrant white night-blooming flowers when mature. Carefully packaged in its pot for shipping.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Queen of the Night / Night Blooming Cereus
• Botanical Name: Epiphyllum oxypetalum
• Plant Type: Tropical epiphytic cactus
• Growth Stage: Rooted young potted plant
• Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light; gentle morning sun
• Soil: Well-draining cactus or orchid-style mix
• Watering: Moderate; water when the top inch of soil dries
• Mature Height: Approximately 2–6 feet when grown as a trailing plant
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm conditions
• USDA Zones: 10–12
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tips

Provide bright, indirect light and protect from harsh afternoon sun. Water when the top inch of soil dries, avoiding constant wet roots. Epiphyllum prefers some humidity and regular moisture during active growth. Allow maturation before expecting flowers, as blooms occur on established plants. Protect from temperatures below 40°F and bring indoors during cold weather.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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