The introduction and value of epiphyllum epiphyllum is not just a present.

Epiphyllum branches and leaves are green and chic, showing beauty in the dead of night in summer and autumn. Potted plants are suitable for decorating guest rooms, balconies and reception rooms. Can be planted in the south, if the full exhibition on the shelf, the flowers bloom in season, like a large area of flying snow, very spectacular. Next, let's introduce the relevant knowledge of epiphyllum.

I. introduction of epiphyllum

Epiphyllum (English name night-blooming cereus) is a shrubby main stem cylindrical, woody. Branches flattened, more 2-angled, less 3-winged, margin undulate-crenate. The thorn seat is born in the notch of the round tooth. Young branches have spiny spines, old branches have no thorns. Large white flowers bloom in the evening in summer and autumn, funnel-shaped and fragrant. Originally from Mexico. Like warm, humid and semi-overcast environment. Not resistant to frost, avoid strong light exposure. It is suitable for sandy loam rich in humus. The winter temperature is not lower than 5 ℃. Shrubby succulent plants, 1-2m high. Main branch straight, Terete, stem irregularly branched, stem node leaflike flat, 15-60cm long, ca. 6cm wide, green, margin undulate or concave, unarmed, middle rib thick, without leaves. Flowers emanating from areoles at the edge of stem segments, large, bilaterally symmetrical, 25-30cm long, ca. 10cm, white, yellow when dry; stamens interthin only a few hours; perianth tube longer than lobes, tepals white, yellow when dry, stamens slender, numerous; style white, longer than stamens, stigma linear, 16-18-lobed. Berries oblong, red, with fir ribs succulent. There are many seeds. It needs a hotter environment.

Second, the application value of epiphyllum

1. Epiphyllum jelly method: the way to eat epiphyllum is to boil epiphyllum and cabbage together in a pot until all epiphyllum melts, then add rock sugar and then cool. Epiphyllum is especially delicious after freezing. It is said that epiphyllum jelly has the effect of curing asthma.

two。 Medicinal method: rinse fresh epiphyllum with clean water, steam it in a bowl with rock sugar for 1 hour, take it out and cool it, clear the heat and moisten the lungs, it has a good effect on chronic cough.

3. How to cook soup: wash fresh epiphyllum with clean water and dry it. When cooking soup, spread it with water and tear it into pieces; it can be boiled with ribs or local chicken for delicious flavor.

4. Epiphyllum medicinal part: mainly used flowers, tender stems can also be used as medicine.

5. Epiphyllum collection and processing: young stems can be collected throughout the year; flowers are collected at night in the flowering season. Tender stems are often fresh; flowers are dry and fresh. Dried products are usually harvested and dried by dehydration at night when the flowers are just or about to bloom.

Third, the influence of epiphyllum on home life

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 closes the stomata on the back of the leaves during the day, and at night, when the ambient temperature drops to an appropriate temperature, it opens the stomata on the back of the leaves, expels oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide. So you can inhale carbon dioxide and release oxygen at night.

two。 Epiphyllum can increase the content of negative ions indoors. Although it blossoms for a short time, it is beautiful and noble and full of fragrance. 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.

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

Fourth, the fengshui function of epiphyllum

1. The fengshui function of epiphyllum is most worth mentioning in its five elements. It belongs to gold in the water, so putting it in different places at home can produce some unexpected effects.

two。 If the epiphyllum is placed on the balcony, then it is best to choose the position in the gossip position-the south-facing balcony, where the sun is facing the sun, the air circulation, the epiphyllum in the water with fire and wood plants, such as sword orchid, Milan, etc., organize a plant aura, help to adjust the heart and gastrointestinal health of the family, and even correct the personality problems of some people in the family, such as introversion, timidity, lack of self-confidence and so on.

3. Most people like to put epiphyllum in the window because this cactus plant can melt evil spirits and dissolve foreign evil spirits.

The above is the relevant knowledge of epiphyllum. I hope I can help you.

The above is the relevant knowledge of epiphyllum. I hope I can help you.