Selenicereus grandiflorus
queen of the night
Queen of the night cactus cherished for large, fragrant white night-blooming flowers appearing in late spring to summer. Climbs, clings by aerial roots. Nice in pots for seasonal show.
 Sinónimos | Selenicereus urbanianus, Selenicereus x callianthus |
|---|---|
 Altura | 3–20 pies |
 Ancho | 1–15 pies |
 Tolera | Sequía, Calor, Macetas, Sal |
 Riego | Bajo – Moderado |
Appreciates completely drying out between waterings in winter, but grows quickly with average water during summer when temperatures rise. Good drainage is a must for this epiphytic species. Protect from winter rain if possible. | |
 Resiste hasta | 32 °F |
 Exposición | Sol parcial – Pleno sol |
 Características | Con espinas, Cactus, Con flores, Flor fragante, Jardín vertical, Trepadora - rastrera, Trepadora - autoadherente |
 Interior / exterior | Interior o exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Requiere drenaje perfecto |
 Fertilización | Uso general a media concentración |
 Origen | Caribe, México, Centroamérica |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 16, 23, 24, H2 |
Notas de cultivo
Can self-attach by aerial roots, especially where the atmosphere is moist, but often it is best to train the cactus up a trellis or string to direct its path. Prune lightly in spring to open up the form if needed. Can look tangled over time.
Appreciates a hot spot, but be careful growing on a blasting south-facing wall, where full sun could be a bit much for this tree-growing cactus.
To control its exposure to rain and cold, try growing this vining plant in a container and pruning after bloom to manage its form.
Interés especial
The ephemeral evening bloom of this beautiful, fragrant flower is an occasion worth celebrating.
Más información
This cactus climbs up trees in seasonally dry tropical woodlands, which are often deciduous in winter-spring. This habitat has a winter dry season with increasing sun exposure until heavier rains begin in early summer and canopy trees flush with foliage, shading this plant and the understory.
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