Distribution of Origin of epiphyllum

Epiphyllum is also known as Qionghua, Tanghua, Guizaihua, Wei Tuohua, Yuexia Beauty and so on. They are epiphytic succulent shrubs of the cactus family. Because the flowering time is very short, it is said to be "a flash in the pan". It is widely cultivated in various parts of the world and has high cultivation value. Let's take a look at the distribution of epiphyllum.

Distribution of Origin of epiphyllum

Epiphyllum is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Suriname and Costa rica. it is widely cultivated in various regions of the world and is commonly cultivated in various provinces and regions of China. According to the specimen collection records in 1936, it escaped in southern Yunnan and grew at an altitude of 1000-1200 meters.

The producing environment of epiphyllum

Epiphyllum likes warm and humid semi-shade, warm and humid environment, not resistant to frost, avoid strong light exposure. In particular, the temperature requirement is higher than that of the country of origin, 15-25 ℃, 16-18 ℃ at night and 21-24 ℃ during the day in spring and summer. When the overwintering temperature is 10-12 ℃, the soil should not be too dry. It can withstand low temperature of about 5 ℃ in winter. Soil requirements should be rich in humus, good drainage performance, loose and fertile slightly acidic sandy soil, otherwise it is easy to rett roots.

Why do they bloom at night?

Epiphyllum is native to the tropical deserts from America, Mexico to Brazil. The climate there is dry and hot, but it is much cooler in the evening. Blooming at night can avoid strong sun exposure, shorten flowering time, and greatly reduce the loss of water, which is conducive to its survival. To keep it alive. As a result, the characteristics of epiphyllum blooming in a short time at night gradually formed over a long period of time, and have been handed down from generation to generation to this day.

The cultivation value of epiphyllum

1. Ornamental value: epiphyllum is a famous ornamental flower, commonly known as the beauty under the moon. Every summer and autumn season, when the sky is full of stars and the dead of night, epiphyllum blossoms to show beauty and beauty. when people are still sleeping, the plain and fragrant epiphyllum has closed and withered in a twinkling of an eye, so it is known as "a flash in the pan". Its wonderful flowering habits often win the strong interest of flower lovers.

2, medicinal value: epiphyllum has the efficacy of soft stool detoxification, heat clearing and asthma, mainly for the treatment of colorectal fever, constipation, constipation, swelling, pneumonia, blood filaments in sputum, asthma, hypertension and high blood fat.

3. Ecological value: putting a few pots of green plants at home can not only absorb healthy and fresh air every day, but also benefit health and beautify the environment.

① green plants generally carry out photosynthesis during the day to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. At night, they all become like the human body, absorbing oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. However, epiphyllum is just the opposite. it is a common plant with CAM metabolism. It releases oxygen during the day to react only with light, and at night, when the ambient temperature drops to an appropriate temperature, it absorbs carbon dioxide for dark reaction. So epiphyllum can improve the living environment to a certain extent.

② epiphyllum can increase the content of negative ions in the room. Although its flowering period is very short, it is beautiful and noble and fragrant when it blossoms. It can release negative ions, making the indoor air fresh and pleasant. Negative ions can be said to be vitamins in the air. If the content of negative ions in the room decreases, people will feel suffocated and suffocated. Therefore, epiphyllum, which can increase the concentration of negative ions in the air, is indeed a rare beautiful and beneficial flower.

The smell of ③ epiphyllum has the ability of sterilization and bacteriostasis, making the home environment full of healthy atmosphere.