Queen of the Night
Queen of the Night, a.k.a Epiphyllum Oxpetalum, a.k.a Night Blooming Cereus Cactus
My Queen of the Night bloomed again. There were two blooms this time.
I am always very happy to see them bloom. I am so proud of them. You see, there is a story behind this pot of Queen of the Night. Some of you may remember the story. If you have forgotten,let me refresh your memory, and also for the benefit of the new comers.
They were just a couple of dying twigs/leaves when I planted them. I know they are hardy things, but they were so off, I wasn’t sure if they will survive. Anyhow, I thought I would just stick them in the pot and see what happens. Imagine by surprise when they not only survived, but grew to be very healthy, and had since rewarded me with many blooms.
This was the bud about three days before the bloom .
This is the bud at half past six in the evening. At this time, they will begin to bloom.
This is the bloom at almost night.
After midnight, the blooms will begin to fade. One night only – that is the life spend of the Queen of the Night. Short-lived, but what a beautiful flower. The flowers have a strong fragrant which I like very much. Very nice indeed.
If you are interested to know more about the Queen of the Night, have a look at the video.
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These are beautiful.
2 of my many passions in life are photography and gardening. This mixes well. You've done an amazing job documenting the lifespan of this amazing cactus. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you @alliski for your kind words. Photography and gardening are noble passions. I am sure you derived a lot of pleasure, satisfaction and inspiration from both. Have a great weekend.
What an amazing plant! I had never heard of this before, and now I think I need to get one! I'm so glad yours survived and is blooming. It's so beautiful!
Thank you @goat-girlz. They will thrive well in open areas. A pot, in my opinion is a bit restrictive for them.
I hope that things are not too hectic and you are able to take a little break over the weekend.
Queen of the night might be one of the most unusual flowers I've ever heard about. Thank you. It looks like it grows out of the leaf not the stem.
You are welcome. Indeed, the flower grows from the leaf, not the stem. That is another unusual thing about it. :-)
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Howdy sir Vincent! what a magnificent flower! wow. But it only blooms for one night? And then what, the flower dies? Does that make sense?
One night only. The flower is dead in the morning. It doesn't have to make sense. That is life. :-)
but that's no fair sir Vincent! That beautiful of a flower and it only lasts one night? who designed it that way anyway? lol.
Sometimes good people die young too. Is that fair? It's not fair nor unfair. Such is life. It is not the length of life but the quality of life that matters.:-)
howdy sir Vincent! yes, life is not fair at all because of ...well I won't get into that you can thank me. lol...but the quality yes..you nailed that one!