Selenicereus hondurensis

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Very rare epiphytic cactus that was first collected in 1900s but hardly traded since then. It has Large off white/yellow blooms with gold/bronze accents and back petals. They are very large and 8"+ when fully opened. The growth is spiny and most unusual of this species compared to other Selenicereus in that it has brownish colored stems, small diameter stem growth compared to the blooms they average 1/4" to 3/4" in diameter. Like many species this variety is nocturnal blooming, blooms will stay open till late morning. The flowering period is late June to fall. It can bloom off season if weather is warm enough. Very easy to grow, takes similar growing culture as Epiphyllums but brighter light.

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Similar plants:

• Cryptocereus anthonyanus, Selenicereus anthonyanus (Anthonys Rick-Rack, Zig-Zag Cactus, Fishbone Orchid Cactus)
• Selenicereus chrysocardium, Epiphyllum chrysocardium, Marniera chrysocardium (Marniera, Fern Leaf)
• Selenicereus grandiflorus (Queen of the Night, Large-flowered Cactus, Sweet-Scented Cactus, Vanilla Cactus)
• Selenicereus macdonaldiae (Queen of the Night)
• Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya, Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit, Strawberry Pear)
• Selenicereus pteranthus, Cereus pteranthus (Princess of the Night)
• Selenicereus setaceus, Hylocereus setaceus (Pineapple Cactus)
• Selenicereus sp. (Moonlight Cactus)
• Selenicereus wercklei, Cereus wercklei (Queen of the Night, Flor de la Luna)
• Strophocactus wittii, Selenicereus wittii (Amazon Moonflower)