7 plants that bloom at night and perfume the gardens traduzido por: OPENROUTER

While many plants display their flowers under the sun, others follow a different rhythm. Some species open their petals only at dusk or during the night, a strategy linked to the attraction of nocturnal pollinators, such as moths and bats. The result is a garden that changes its appearance as the day ends.

Beyond the visual effect, many of these plants also release more intense fragrances during the night – making balconies, backyards, and living areas even more pleasant! Get to know some plants that bloom at night and discover how they can enrich landscaping.

Night-blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum)

(Divulgação/Divulgação)

Despite its popular name, the night-blooming jasmine does not attract attention for its flowers, which are small and discreet. Its highlight lies in the intense fragrance released after sunset, capable of perfuming large areas of the garden. The species prefers full sun or partial shade, adapts well to different types of soil, and should be cultivated in well-ventilated places, since its fragrance is usually quite striking.

Mandacaru (Cereus jamacaru)

(Costa do Sauipe/Divulgação)

A symbol of the Brazilian Caatinga, the mandacaru also features nocturnal flowering. Its large white flowers open at dusk and remain open throughout the night, favoring pollination by bats and moths. Grown in full sun and with little need for water, it adapts well to hot and dry regions, being an excellent option for low-maintenance gardens.

Evening primrose (Oenothera spp.)

Prímula-da-noite. (Divulgação/Divulgação)

The evening primrose brings together herbaceous species known for their yellow, white, or pink flowers that begin to open in the late afternoon and remain showy throughout the night. The plant enjoys sunny locations, well-drained soil, and moderate irrigation, blooming most intensely during the warmer months.

Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum)

Cacto-orquídea. (Cactos Brasil/Divulgação)

Also called queen of the night, the orchid cactus produces large white flowers that usually open for a single night only. The flowering is brief but attracts attention for the size of the flowers and the delicate fragrance that spreads through the projects. As an epiphytic cactus, it prefers bright locations, but protected from intense sun, in addition to light and well-drained substrate.

Moonflower (Ipomoea alba)

Flor-da-lua. (Wikimedia Commons/Divulgação)

The moonflower is a fast-growing climbing plant that produces large white trumpet-shaped flowers. They begin to open at dusk and remain showy throughout the night, attracting moths. Due to its climbing habit, it is recommended for pergolas, fences and trellises. It prefers full sun, fertile soil, and regular watering, especially during the growing period.

Four o'clock flower (Mirabilis jalapa)

Quatro-horas. (Wikimedia Commons/Divulgação)

The flowers of the four o'clock plant usually open in the late afternoon — a characteristic that inspired its popular name — and remain open throughout the night. Available in different colors, they can even display varied shades on the same plant. Easy to grow, it adapts well to sunny gardens and well-drained soils.

Tuberose (Agave amica)

Flor-de-tuberosa. (Picture This/Divulgação)

The tuberose is known for its stems full of white flowers and intense fragrance, which tends to become more noticeable at dusk and during the night. The species prefers full sun, fertile and well-drained soil. Its blooming occurs mainly from spring to summer, and the flowers can be used both in landscaping and in floral arrangements due to their durability.

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traduzido por: OPENROUTER