Night-blooming Cereus
NameNight-blooming Cereus
Species NameSelenicereus undatus
Common NameNight-blooming Cereus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)8
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressegmented stems, fleshy, thorny edges
Foliage Typesucculent stems
Height (cm)180
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProduces large, showy, nocturnal flowers; stems are segmented and ribbed; known for its potential to bear edible fruit (dragon fruit).
Description
This specimen of Night-blooming Cereus displays numerous large, pale yellow flowers and buds emerging from its segmented, succulent stems. The plant forms a dense, sprawling mass, characteristic of its climbing cactus nature, growing upwards in an unconstrained manner.
