Selenicereus grandiflorus (Queen of the Night)
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 Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Climbing or groundcover vine
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsEpiphyte climbing by abundant aerial roots. Selenicereus grandiflorus is similar to Selenicereus pteranthus.
Similar plants: Selenicereus grandiflorus (Queen of the Night)
- Selenicereus anthonyanus Cryptocereus anthonyanus (Anthonys Rick-Rack)
- Selenicereus chrysocardium (Marniera)
- Selenicereus hondurensis (Honduran Moon-Torch Cactus)
- Selenicereus macdonaldiae (Queen of the Night)
- Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya)
- Selenicereus pteranthus (Princess of the Night)
- Selenicereus setaceus (Pineapple Cactus)
- Selenicereus sp. (Moonlight Cactus)
- Selenicereus wercklei (Queen of the Night)
- Strophocactus wittii (Amazon Moonflower)
Selenicereus grandiflorus (Queen of the Night) stems with long green segments resting upon a stone surface.
Selenicereus grandiflorus (Queen of the Night) fuzzy brown bud emerging from narrow ribbed green cactus stems
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