What flowers bloom only once in a lifetime?

epiphyllum.

morphological characteristics

perennial evergreen succulent plants. The metamorphosis technique is oval belt-shaped, thick and fleshy, with wavy edges, lignified middle ribs and waxy and shiny surface. Flowers are solitary on the edge of abnormal branches, without pedicels, large, double, white, and petals lanceolate; Calyx is red and tubular. The flowering period is from July to August, and it usually opens around 1 o'clock at night, with a fragrant smell, and it begins to fade more than 4 hours after opening.

Habit

Originated in Mexico and Guatemala, it is widely cultivated in various places. Sexual preference for warm, humid and semi-shaded environment; Not cold-resistant, more drought-resistant, avoid strong light, and require higher air temperature; It grows well on sandy loam with good drainage, good ventilation and rich humus.

cultivation techniques

propagation: cutting propagation is adopted. Sliver liver can be cut in high temperature greenhouse all year round, but the survival rate is the highest in the shade shed of greenhouse in early May. When cutting with flaky branches, it is best to cut two-year-old branches (the tender branches are perishable). You can also use rod-shaped branches to cut them off in 2-3 sections, flatten their bases, and insert them into clean plain sandy soil. The water content in the soil will remain about 6%, and they can take root in about January. When the roots are 3-4 cm long, they will be put into pots.