2023年10月5日 · In this article, recreational gardener Jason White walks through each step you'll need to take in order to plant, grow, and care for night blooming cereus. The night-blooming cereus is a type of flowering cactus classified as a ceroid cactus with several nicknames.

Cereus (/ ˈsɪəriəs / "serious") [2] is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae) including around 33 species of large columnar cacti from South America. The name is derived from Greek (κηρός) and Latin words meaning "wax", "torch" or "candle".

2022年8月27日 · Night blooming cereus is a catch-all term describing several types of cacti that only bloom at night (usually only for a single night). The word "cereus" means it is a cactus. Most types of night blooming cereus are fragrant. All are perennial where they natively grow.

Members of the genus Cereus are generally shrubby or tree-like columnar cacti with 4 to 10 well-defined ribs lined with rows of large areoles armed with several stout spines. Flowers are large, funnel-shaped, usually white, sometimes pink, purple, and rarely cream, yellow or greenish.

Grow night-blooming cereus. This beauty opens its flowers after dark — and they only last for the night. It’s a plant that calls for an impromptu party, the kind where neighbors and friends pop in for a peek with sleepy kids in tow.

These cacti have tall, columnar stems covered in sharp spines and noticeable ridges. They also produce large flowers. Some popular types of Cereus cacti include Cereus peruvianus, Cereus spiralis, and Cereus hexagonus. Originally from South America, Cereus cacti are commonly grown as indoor plants.

2024年7月19日 · In ensuring the health of your Night Blooming Cereus, knowledge of common issues and effective solutions can greatly enhance your plant care routine. I will guide you through dealing with pests and diseases, and provide strategies for preventing common problems associated with your cactus.

2023年4月5日 · Here's how to plant your night-blooming cereus: Step 1: Choose a fitting variety. Two popular ones are Queen of the Night (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) and Dragon Fruit (Selenicereus undatus or Hylocereus undatus). Step 2: Plant your cactus where it will get morning sun and afternoon shade, or bright, indirect light indoors.

When growing your Cereus cactus in a desert landscape, rock garden, or raised bed outdoors, the best companion plants for a Cereus cactus are barrel cactus, Euphorbia, and Senecio.

Step-by-step instructions for planting a Cereus plant, including spacing and depth. How to successfully transplant a Cereus plant if needed. Discuss the ideal watering routine, considering seasonal changes. Explain the best fertilization practices, including type and frequency.