Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2026 1:23 pmThe Dutchman's pipe cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum), also known as princess of the night or queen of the night, is a species of cactus with a native range from Mexico to Nicaragua. It blooms at night, and its flowers wilt before dawn. I tried to photograph the flowers for several nights, till eventually I managed. Looking at the flower, I couldn’t help thinking how transient and ephemeral is physical beauty.
