Dutchman's Pipe Cactus Queen of the Night, Night blooming Cereus

Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Dutchman's Pipe Cactus belongs to the Epiphyllum genus. Dutchman's Pipe Cactus is also known as Queen of the Night, Night blooming Cereus

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Dutchman's Pipe Cactus belongs to the Epiphyllum genus.

How to grow and keep Dutchman's Pipe Cactus happy

Does not tolerate frost at all, will die if temperatures range below 10°C.


Should be placed in compost with plenty of humus, during the growing season should be watered more frequently.


Extra light during spring will stimulate flowering.

How to sow and germinate Dutchman's Pipe Cactus

How to transplant Dutchman's Pipe Cactus

How to harvest Dutchman's Pipe Cactus

Companion plants for Dutchman's Pipe Cactus

These plants will grow well with Dutchman's Pipe Cactus:

Repellent plants for Dutchman's Pipe Cactus

These plants will not grow well with Dutchman's Pipe Cactus so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Dutchman's Pipe Cactus pests

These pests are known to attack Dutchman's Pipe Cactus plants:

Common Dutchman's Pipe Cactus diseases & problems

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How long does Dutchman's Pipe Cactus take to grow?

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When should I sow or plant Dutchman's Pipe Cactus?

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Dutchman's Pipe Cactus Etymology

“Oxypetalum” is Latin for “with acute petals”, referring to the flowering habits of this succulent.

Dutchman's Pipe Cactus Folklore

Other names for Dutchman's Pipe Cactus

Queen of the Night, Night blooming Cereus

Cereus oxypetalus, Phyllocactus oxypetalus, Cereus latifrons, Epiphyllum latifrons, Epiphyllum acuminatum

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