Just wondering

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Flinder, Jul 28, 2004.

  1. Flinder

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    I was just wondering if anyone could help me identify this plant my grandaunt gave me several years ago. It had a flower about two years ago which bloomed in one night and quickly withered away in the morning. The flower opened up to be almost as large as a dinner plate. My aunt says the last time it had flowered had been several years before then.
    I don't know where she got it, but she called it the 'Princesita de Media Noches'... I was wondering what it's scientific name is.
     

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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Appears to be a species of Epiphyllum, commonly known as Orchid Cactus. 'Princesita de Media Noches' could be one of the many cultivars.
     
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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Then again 'Princesita de Media Noches' looks suspiciously like 'Princess of the Night' which is Selenicereus pteranthus. However Selenicereus has ribbed stems. I think the flowers of Epiphyllum and Selenicereus look quite similar. Perhaps the label was misapplied?
     

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