What flowers bloom at night
This article introduces the flowers that bloom at night and the green plant care tips for winter-blooming flowers. Keep reading for more information!
Have flower enthusiasts noticed that most common flowers bloom during the day, but some plants actually bloom at night? Let's take a look at some of them.
1. Night-blooming Cereus
Most people are familiar with night-blooming cereus. It's often seen by the roadside, emitting a particularly elegant and subtle fragrance. Its flowers have a certain mosquito-repelling effect. The name "night-blooming cereus" is quite interesting because it often blooms at night and the flower buds close again during the day.
The growing environment for night-blooming cereus should have ample sunlight every day, preferably more than 8 hours of direct sunlight, but avoid direct sunlight in the summer. Be careful not to water too frequently, and do not add water until the soil is completely dry. It prefers loose, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
2. Four O'clock
The editor really likes four o'clocks. As a child, playing with friends, we often saw four o'clocks in bloom, covering large areas, growing extremely vigorously. Four o'clocks generally bloom in the evening, and the petals close by the next day. Hence, it's also called the "dinner flower." The flower has only a few thin, long stamens, and if you get close to the four o'clocks by the roadside, you can smell the subtle fragrance from the flowers.
What flowers bloom at night
Four o'clocks must be planted in a place with plenty of sunlight, preferably with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Keep the soil slightly moist during the spring and summer growing seasons, avoiding prolonged drought. It is suitable for growing in fertile, loose, and well-draining soil.
3. Epiphyllum Oxypetalum
In the midst of summer, epiphyllum oxypetalum welcomes its blooming season. It only blooms between 8-9 p.m. and the bloom lasts for only one hour. Many flower enthusiasts stay up late into the night, sitting on a small stool, just to witness the beauty of that fleeting moment. The flowers of epiphyllum oxypetalum are pure, with pure white petals, and the whole flower shape is very graceful, like a lotus on the branch. The flowers also have a strong fragrance that is captivating.
Caring for epiphyllum oxypetalum requires avoiding direct sunlight and too much exposure to the sun. It's best to keep it in a semi-shaded area. Do not water too frequently, generally waiting until the top three centimeters of soil are dry before watering. It prefers loose, fertile, and well-draining sandy soil.
4. Evening Primrose