Selenicereus grandiflorus (Queen of the Night)

Selenicereus grandiflorus (Queen of the Night) orange flower stems covering a tall palm tree trunk.
Selenicereus grandiflorus (Queen of the Night) stems with orange flower buds growing upon a palm tree.

Botanical name: Selenicereus grandiflorus

Common names: Queen of the Night, Large-flowered Cactus, Sweet-Scented Cactus, Vanilla Cactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

Epiphyte climbing by abundant aerial roots. Selenicereus grandiflorus is similar to Selenicereus pteranthus.

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Selenicereus grandiflorus (Queen of the Night) fuzzy brown bud emerging from narrow ribbed green cactus stems


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