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4.7 out of 5 (11 experiences)


Also known as
Queen of the Night, Queen of the Night, Moonlight cactus, Queen of night, Large-flowered cactus, Sweet-scented cactus and Vanilla cactus
Taxonomy
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Selenicereus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Queen Of Night
How often to water your Queen Of Night

every 12
Queen Of Night needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Queen of the Night in your home

a window
Queen Of Night love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Queen Of Night does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Queen Of Night in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Queen Of Night

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Queen Of Night after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Anyone know what kind of cuctus/succulent this is?
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Fun day for repotting as I wait for some exciting plant mail! I just love this pot so much!! #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewPotWhosThis #facepot
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My daughter's Queen of the Night My daughter sent me this pic today to see if I could id the problem. Can anyone help please? #notsohappyplants #QueenoftheNight #cactusclique #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants #plantaddict #plantmafia
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was recently walked into adopting a nightbloom, or dutchman’s pipe cactus and just want general tips to grow this healthy plant and produce it’s blooms!
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🥹🥰 #QueenOfTheNight my before and after 🤩
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My Epiphyllum oxypelatum / Cestrum nocturnum #QueenOfTheNight /or #QueenOfTheDay … looking like a snake 🐍😂🥰😎 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #CactusFlowers #Cactus
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🥹🥹😬😬😂🥰😏🐍 she’s definitely a #QueenOfTheNight and the #flower smells good 🥴 #HappyPlants
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🥹🥹🥹 wow 🤩 #QueenOfTheNight #HappyPlants #flower #OrchidCactus
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Rot or Something Else? My Queen of the Night cactus has started turning black/brown on the tips. She looked fine two days ago, then yesterday the tip blackened, so I cut it back below the color change and dusted the cut with cinnamon. This is her today… Please help me save her! She’s my ultimate wishlist plant and was given to me by a generous #plantfairy ! I feel like I’m failing her 😭😭 A little background… Water: Had not been watered since at least February, possibly longer. She looked shriveled/dehydrated, so I gave her about a teaspoon of water on Thursday. Water was from the tap. She started turning black the following morning. Pot/soil: She is in a 4” terracotta pot with drainage. The soil is a loose cactus soil I bought on Etsy. It seems to have a high percentage of sand, pumice, and perhaps haydite. Light: She had been next to/below an east facing window, and got next to no direct light. I just put her on my patio in a spot that gets bright shade. I’ve tried looking on the internet for help, and the consensus seems to be overwatering, but I’m not sure that’s the case since she hadn’t had water in months… If anyone has experience with this, I would be so grateful! I really don’t want her to die 😩 #NightBloomingCereus #QueenOfTheNight #CactusClique #NotSoHappyPlants
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I am not sure exactly what this plant is, (I call him Harry) but it gets Queen of the night like flowers that open over night - almost dinner plate size. This is the largest hanging pot I have so I guess I will have to split it into two pots next year. I have had this for roughly 8 years. By the way, Crazy Giant Plant tagged in this post, came to me in this hanging pot in 2016!😳😳😳 #queenofthenight #epiphyllum #nightbloomingcactus #hangingplant
Queen Of Night thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Queen Of Night requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
💨 Humidity
Queen Of Night enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.
🪴 Soil
Queen Of Night is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Queen Of Night grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
🌎 Native Region
Queen Of Night is native to Central, South America, and the Caribbean.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Queen Of Night
Queen Of Night
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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