Selenicereus pteranthus

princess of the night
Climbing tropical cactus with huge, ivory-white, night-blooming, fragrant flowers. Great in hanging basket. Can climb a wall or stake, attaching by aerial roots.
Selenicereus pteranthusSelenicereus pteranthus
height 3–15ft
width 3–15ft
tolerates Drought, Heat, Pots
water
needs
Low – Moderate
water
info
Appreciates completely drying out in winter, but grows quickly with average water during summer when temperatures rise. Good drainage is a must for this epiphytic species.
hardy
to
32F
exposure Full Sun – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Tropical Americas
california
native
No
sunset
zones
23, 24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Can self attach, but often it is best to train the cactus up a trellis or nylon string to direct its path. Prune lightly in spring to open up the form.
Appreciates a hot spot, but be careful growing on a blasting south facing wall, where full sun could be a bit much for this tree growing cactus.

Special Interest

Overly large ghostly flowers open only for a single night and are quite the treat! Ready for your moon viewing party.