Selenicereus grandiflorus
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT, NIGHT FLOWERING CACTUS
Cactaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub or cactus

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: Mexico, Caribbean

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Selenicereus grandiflorus
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT, NIGHT FLOWERING CACTUS
Cactaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub or cactus

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: nightly fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Bark & Stems: spines


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits contemporary, dry style & tropical designs

Uses: accents, hanging basket, on-wall, pot, large planter, fire retardant

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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