15 Fascinating Flowers That Bloom Only at Night

Nightblooming flowers have a certain mystique and charm that sets them apart from their daytimeblooming counterparts. Their unique blooming schedules are often linked to pollination by nocturnal animals like moths and bats. Here are 15 fascinating flowers that bloom only at night
Moonflower Ipomoea alba The large fragrant white blossoms of the Moonflower open in the evening and remain open until the morning sun.
NightBlooming Cereus Epiphyllum oxypetalum Also known as the Queen of the Night this cactus species produces breathtaking white flowers that open at night and close by morning.

Evening Primrose Oenothera biennis The Evening Primrose boasts bright yellow flowers that unfurl in the late afternoon and bloom throughout the night.
NightBlooming Jasmine Cestrum nocturnum Emitting a sweet intense fragrance this jasmine variety releases its scent at night when its small greenishwhite flowers bloom.
Brahma Kamal Saussurea obvallata Found in the Himalayas this flower blooms only once a year at night and is considered sacred in Hindu mythology

Datura Datura spp. Also called Moonflowers or Jimsonweed Datura produces trumpetshaped flowers that open in the evening and are often highly fragrant.

Belle de Nuit Mirabilis jalapa Also known as Four OClock Flowers these colorful trumpetshaped flowers open in the late afternoon or evening.
Dragon Fruit Cactus Hylocereus undatus While the Dragon Fruit itself is not a flower the cactus blooms beautiful white flowers that open at night eventually giving way to the fruit.
Dutchmans Pipe Cactus Epiphyllum hookeri With stunning white fragrant flowers this cactus species blooms exclusively at night.
Night Phlox Zaluzianskya capensis These small delicate flowers release a captivating fragrance at night attracting moths for pollination.
Selenicereus grandiflorus Queen of the Night Another cactus variety the Queen of the Night produces large white flowers that open at night and remain open until sunrise.
Silene Silene spp. Certain species of Silene like Silene noctiflora produce flowers that open during the
evening hours.
Cereus peruvianus Peruvian Apple Cactus This cactus species blooms with fragrant white flowers at night.
Casablanca Lily Lilium Casablanca While lilies are generally associated with daytime the Casablanca Lily opens its large white flowers in the evening.
Night Phlox Phlox divaricata Also known as Woodland Phlox this plant has flowers that open in the late afternoon and emit a pleasant fragrance into the night.
These nightblooming flowers offer a unique and enchanting experience providing a special charm to evening gardens and attracting fascinating nocturnal pollinators. Keep in mind that their blooming patterns might vary depending on environmental factors and geographic locations.