Plant height: 8-12 inches
Common name(s): Queen of the Night, Orchid Cactus, Jungle Cactus, Dutchmans Pipe Cactus
Growth of this plant is very good, except extreme hot weather (Above 42 degree C). During rest of the year the plant keeps on producing new leaves in tandem. It does not have stem. Its fleshy leaves act as stem, but due to softness of leaves, the plant bends after attaining 1 foot height and look for support to grow erect. It can also be grown in hanging planters as a hanging plant. Its leaves are attached to each other. If you put one leaf in soil during spring season, you can produce a new plant. Its funnel-shaped, white flowers are up to 20 cm long. This flower blooms in the late evening and closes again before morning. The plant is liked due to its night blooming fragrant flowers. A small fruit is also produced after flowering.
Max reachable height: Up to 2 metres
Planting and care:
Sunlight: It prefers shady sunlight, It can tolerate full Sun also during winter. During summer, must keep in shady area. Cool and humid atmosphere enhance its growth.
Soil: Well-drained soil, Over-watering is to be avoided. To ensure better drainage, please use perlite or Fly Ash made clay balls of smallest size to have better result.
Temperature: 15 to 35 degrees C
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