How to Grow and Care for Queen of the night

Queen of the night, also known as Night-Blooming Cereus, Orchid cactus, Dutchman's pipe cactus, Princess of the night, Nightblooming cereus

Queen of the night thrives in environments that balance between well-drained soil and sufficient humidity. Special care points include avoiding overwatering to prevent root rot and providing indirect but bright light for optimal growth. This species' resilience and minimal maintenance requirements mark it as an easy-care plant suitable for most enthusiasts.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Queen of the night

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Succulent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH	6.0-7.0
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	10-12

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Queen of the night displays a striking nocturnal blossom, with enormous white flowers that emit a strong fragrance. These blooms are fleeting, appearing for a single evening before wilting. Its growth habit is epiphytic or lithophytic, anchoring to other plants for support. The flowers span up to a foot (30 cm) in diameter, and if successfully pollinated, give way to 5-inch (12.7 cm) long oblong fruits, taking on a purplish-red hue. This cactus family member showcases flat, broad stems, which function as its primary photosynthetic organs.