Queen of the Night Cactus Live Plant – Epiphyllum Oxypetalum | 3 Inch Pot Rooted Orchid Cactus

Add an exotic night-blooming beauty to your plant collection with this live Queen of the Night Cactus. Epiphyllum oxypetalum, also known as Orchid Cactus and Night-Blooming Cereus, is prized for its spectacular large white flowers that open at night and release a strong, sweet fragrance when the plant reaches flowering maturity. Its long, flat, trailing green stems create an attractive cascading display, making it especially suited for hanging baskets, shelves, and decorative containers. You will receive one healthy, well-rooted young plant actively growing in a 3-inch starter pot. Please note that this is a young plant and may not be blooming when received; flowering depends on maturity and suitable growing conditions.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Queen of the Night Cactus
✔️ Growing in a 3-inch starter pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted, actively growing plant
✔️ Young plant capable of producing fragrant white flowers when mature
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Queen of the Night, Orchid Cactus, Night-Blooming Cereus
Botanical Name: Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Plant Type: Tropical epiphytic cactus
Growth Stage: Young rooted live plant
Sun Requirements: Bright, indirect light; protect from harsh afternoon sun
Soil: Loose, organic-rich, well-draining cactus or orchid mix
Watering: Moderate; water when the upper inch of soil begins to dry
Mature Height: Approximately 3–6 feet with long trailing stems
Growth Habit: Cascading, trailing, and branching
Foliage: Long, flat, green leaf-like stems
Flower Color: Large white flowers
Bloom Habit: Night blooming
Fragrance: Strongly fragrant flowers when in bloom
Humidity: Appreciates moderate humidity
Temperature: Prefers warm conditions; protect from frost and extreme cold
USDA Zones: Approximately 10–11 outdoors
Container Friendly: Yes, especially suitable for hanging baskets

💡 Care Tip: Place your Queen of the Night Cactus in bright indirect light and use a loose, fast-draining growing mix. Water when the upper inch of soil feels dry, allowing excess water to drain completely. Unlike many desert cacti, Epiphyllum appreciates slightly more moisture and humidity but should never remain waterlogged. As the plant matures, allowing its stems to cascade naturally and providing consistent care can support healthy growth and future flowering.