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Today, let's talk about a particularly magical flower - Epiphyllum.

Epiphyllum is like a "mysterious guest" among flowers. Unlike other flowers that bloom generously during the day, it prefers to blossom quietly in the dead of night. When the whole world is immersed in dreams, Epiphyllum slowly unfolds its charming posture under the gentle caress of the moonlight.

The flowers of Epiphyllum are particularly large, and the petals are of that pure white color like snow, layer upon layer, just like a carefully crafted white gauze dress, extremely gentle and elegant. Each petal is like delicate silk, quivering slightly, as if telling of its shyness and mystery. In the middle of the flower, there are tender yellow stamens, clustering together like brilliant pearls, embellishing among the white petals, looking exceptionally beautiful. From afar, Epiphyllum is like a graceful fairy, exuding an otherworldly temperament.

Let's talk about the flowering time of Epiphyllum. Generally, it blooms around 8 or 9 p.m. The flowering time of Epiphyllum is extremely short, probably only about three or four hours. Just think, such a beautiful flower only blooms for such a short while. Don't you think it's quite a pity?

Why is the flowering period of Epiphyllum so short? This is actually related to its growth environment and evolution. Epiphyllum originally grew in tropical desert areas where it was extremely hot and dry during the day with very little water. In such a harsh environment, in order to preserve precious water and adapt to the extreme climate, Epiphyllum chose to bloom at a cooler time at night when the humidity was relatively higher. Moreover, blooming at night can avoid being sunburned by the strong sunlight, thereby effectively reducing the loss of water.

In addition, the short flowering time of Epiphyllum is also for pollination. At night, Epiphyllum relies on a special kind of insect for pollination. This kind of insect is active frequently at night. The short and concentrated blooming of Epiphyllum can emit a more intense fragrance, thereby attracting them to come and complete the important task of pollination.

Although Epiphyllum has a short flowering time, its beautiful posture is unforgettable. So, if you have the opportunity to see Epiphyllum blooming, you are really lucky!