1、 What family is it

Epiphyllum is an epiphytic succulent shrub belonging to cactus family. Branches are leafy, laterally flat, lanceolate to oblong lanceolate, with wavy edges or deep round teeth, thick middle ribs, and branches of old plants produce air roots. The flower is solitary in the small nest on the side of the branch, funnel-shaped, open at night and fragrant

2、 Growth habit

It likes to grow in a mild and humid environment, but does not like to grow in an environment with low temperature. In winter, the temperature should be controlled, and the growth temperature should not be lower than five degrees Celsius. At ordinary times, it should be given sufficient light absorption, but it is not suitable for strong direct light. Direct light exposure will cause sunburn on its branches and leaves and affect the normal growth of Epiphyllum

The soil for cultivating Epiphyllum shall be slightly acidic sandy soil with rich humus, good drainage performance and loose and fertile. This soil can meet the growth needs of plants, promote their absorption of nutrients and make them grow more robust

2、 Is it dioecious

Epiphyllum is a monoecious and bisexual flower. Bisexual flower refers to a flower of angiosperm with pistil and stamen at the same time. This kind of flower is called bisexual flower. Female flowers and male peanuts on the same plant are called hermaphrodite. According to the structural status of hermaphrodite flowers, it can be divided whether they bloom completely or incompletely