Family: Cactaceae
Scientific name: Selenicereus grandiflorus
Common name: Queen of the Night
Origin: Central America

The Queen of the Night is a cactus from the dryer forests of Central America where it grows as epiphyte in trees or on rocks. The stems can be meters long and produce many roots, giving the plant a messy look. The plant thanks its common name to the spectacular flowers which only flower for one night. The flowers open in the evening and are most beautiful in the early morning. By daytime the flowers wither again. The flowers can be up to 30 cm in size and spread a sweet scent. In nature the flowers are pollinated by moths.
It is an easy plant to keep, which enjoys a sunny spot, a well-drained soil and sparce amounts of water.

Sowing instructions: Sow the seeds superficially in sowing mix and cover it with plastic foil or glass, in order to keep the soil constantly moist. Put the soil in a bright spot at elevated temperature between 22 and 30 degC.

Sowing time: All year
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minimum temperature: 5 degrees Celsius