The Night-Blowing (Blooming) Cereus, now called Selenicereus grandiflorus, matures over time and you can expect it to be green and almost vine like in its shape. When the plant flower it will produce white flowers all around the stem. Queen of the night is native to Mexico and South America along with United States.
Flowering
This cactus type is a unique one that blooms in the spring. When it blooms, you will enjoy white flowers.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
The watering method is very important to keep your Queen of the Night healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is the soak and dry method this cactus.
Soil
The Queen of the Night cactus thrives in well-drained soil.
Hardiness
This type of cactus prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a-11 which is around -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Light
Selenicereus Grandiflorus ‘Queen of the Night’ needs strong light. When planting this cactus in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth.
Propagation
Queen of the Night can be propagated by seeds and cuttings.
- Description
- Key Plant Features
The Night-Blowing (Blooming) Cereus, now called Selenicereus grandiflorus, matures over time and you can expect it to be green and almost vine like in its shape. When the plant flower it will produce white flowers all around the stem. Queen of the night is native to Mexico and South America along with United States.
Flowering
This cactus type is a unique one that blooms in the spring. When it blooms, you will enjoy white flowers.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
The watering method is very important to keep your Queen of the Night healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is the soak and dry method this cactus.
Soil
The Queen of the Night cactus thrives in well-drained soil.
Hardiness
This type of cactus prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a-11 which is around -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Light
Selenicereus Grandiflorus ‘Queen of the Night’ needs strong light. When planting this cactus in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth.
Propagation
Queen of the Night can be propagated by seeds and cuttings.
