Why does epiphyllum flash?

Epiphyllum is native to tropical deserts from Mexico to Brazil. The climate there is dry and hot, but it is much cooler at night. Blooming at night can avoid strong sunlight; Shortening the flowering time can greatly reduce the loss of water and is beneficial to its survival. So as to prolong its life. So over time, the characteristics of epiphyllum blooming for a short time at night gradually formed and passed down from generation to generation.

We often use "a flash in the pan" to describe a beautiful thing or scene that appears once and then disappears quickly. Do you know why a flash in the pan only blooms once? Let's talk about why epiphyllum is shining first.

Details 0 1 A short-lived legend?

According to legend, Epiphyllum was originally a flower god. She blooms every day and the seasons are brilliant. She also fell in love with the young people who water and weed her every day. Later, the jade emperor learned that he was furious and wanted to break up with Yuanyang. The Jade Emperor arrested the flower god, reduced her to an epiphyllum that can only bloom for a while every year, and prevented her from seeing her lover again. He also sent the young man to jiusan to become a monk and named him Wei Tuo, so that he could forget the past and the flower god. Over the years, Wei Tuo really forgot the flower god, concentrated on studying Buddhism, and gradually achieved something. Flower God will never forget the young man who took care of her. She knew that every year at the end of spring, Wei Tuo would come down to collect morning dew and cook tea for the Buddha. So Epiphyllum chose to open at that time. At that moment, she bloomed the essence that had been gathered for a whole year. She hoped that Wei Tuo could look back and remember her. But after thousands of years, Wei Tuo went down the mountain to collect morning dew every year. Epiphyllum blooms silently year after year. Wei Tuo no longer remembers her. A flash in the pan, just for Wei Tuo. So Epiphyllum is also called Wei Huatuo. Also because epiphyllum is not seen until after sunset in Wei Tuo, it is open at night.

Why does epiphyllum only appear for a while?

Decided by growth habits. Epiphyllum has lived in tropical desert areas of Central and South America for generations. The temperature difference between day and night varies greatly in the desert. During the day, the temperature is high and very hot, while at night, the temperature is lower and much cooler. Epiphyllum blooms within four or five hours at night and fades in the early morning of the next day, so delicate flowers will not be scorched by strong sunlight. This special flowering pattern enables it to live and reproduce in the harsh environment of drought and high temperature. Over time, this habit has been passed down from generation to generation.

How long does the epiphyllum bloom?

Generally 3 ~ 4 hours, individual epiphyllum will be slightly longer or shorter. When the epiphyllum opens, the flower tube slowly tilts, the crimson coat slowly opens, and then the big white flower composed of more than 20 petals opens. Petals and stamens are trembling when they are open, which is beautiful. But after only 3 ~ 4 hours, the corolla closed and the flowers soon withered. Epiphyllum flowering period? The flowering period of epiphyllum is generally from June to 10, and the flowering time is generally after 8 ~ 9 pm. The flowering time is only 3-4 hours, which is very short.