10/03/2026
We have had this plant for almost 8 yrs. Yesterday it had a bloom. It withered by dusk and we were hopeful the second bulb would bloom overnight. We forgot about it until 10:45 pm. When we checked it had bloomed. At 8 am this morning it had opened fully. This pic is that result in the cycle. Pretty cool!
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The night-blooming cereus (Cereus or Epiphyllum species) is a rare cactus that produces large, fragrant white flowers that open for only a single night.
Key Facts About the Bloom
• Timing: Flowers begin to open around 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, reach full bloom by midnight, and close or wither by sunrise.
• Fragrance: They emit a strong, sweet scent designed to attract nocturnal pollinators like moths or bats.
• Lifespan: Each flower lasts for just one night, though a healthy mature plant can produce multiple flushes or blooms throughout the summer.
• Age: Plants typically do not flower until they are 4 to 5 years old.
