The Queen of the Night Cactus Kokedama measures roughly 8 inches long with a 4 inch moss ball. The display bowl and teapot are not included.
As an orchid cactus, these epiphytes are prized for their rare blooms. To induce blooming, the plant needs to undergo a cool cycle. You can achieve this in a couple different ways. Keep the plant consistently around 4.5℃ in the winter, or allow for very cool nights and warmer days.
CARE: The plant needs consistently bright light without much direct sunlight. A southern window is ideal. As a tropical jungle cactus, the ideal temperature range is between 10-32℃. Avoid falling below 3℃ and above 38℃. This plant does not like drying out completely. Water your kokedama by soaking in a bowl of water for 15-20 minutes or submerging under water until no more air bubbles arise. Water when light and before the leaves become limp. They love humidity but can still do well in moderate home humidity conditions.
Queen of the Night Cactus
Epiphyllum oxypetalum is commonly known as the Queen of the Night Cactus. As its name suggests, the species is famous for its large, edible, fragrant white flowers that only open at dusk and fade away at dawn. Native to the dry regions of Mexico and South America, they thrive best outside in a USDA zone of 10-12. Tan hua, as it is known in China, has been a prized houseplant since the 1600s and many know it more recently from being popularized by Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians. It is considered very auspicious when the plant flowers and traditionally, many people host flower viewing parties for the event that may only occur every couple of years when grown indoors. Their flowers are also used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and often cooked in various dishes as a delicacy. In India, it is said to bring luck and prosperity to households who are fortunate enough to see theirs bloom. Epiphyllums are epiphytes and commonly grow on the surfaces of other plants or in between crevices. As such, they are particularly well suited to being grown in a kokedama and suspended or left to climb up a trellis or wooden board.
