Selenicereus pteranthus
Princess Of The Night
'Princess of the Night' is a succulent which lacks leaves. Instead, the snake-like, leathery stems are green and edged in purple. It has bumps from which spines arise. When mature, it produces 30cm long, trumpet-like flowers which are fragrant and are surrounded by dozens of purplish tan or salmon-violet segments that reflex. N
Contributed by @lovestogarden
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Princess Of The Night
Latin name
Selenicereus pteranthus
type
Succulent
family
Cactaceae
ph
5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.30 M
0.30 M
Selenicereus pteranthus
'Princess of the Night' is a succulent which lacks leaves. Instead, the snake-like, leathery stems are green and edged in purple. It has bumps from which spines arise. When mature, it produces 30cm long, trumpet-like flowers which are fragrant and are surrounded by dozens of purplish tan or salmon-violet segments that reflex. N
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
They need very loose, well-draining soil. A commercial potting mix works well, as long as it is high in perlite or coarse sand, humus and crushed rock. Queen of the Night grown in containers need pots that have drainage holes in the bottom. These plants thrive when pot-bound. Plant in plastic pots as clay pots dry out. These plants need plenty of sunlight. Indoor plants should be placed where they are exposed to sunlight from the south or west. Normal indoor temperatures are fine for these plants, but keep them away from cold or hot drafts
Flowering
From Mid Spring TO Mid Summer
Flowers are violet red and semi-tubular in shape.
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