Queen-of-the-night
NameQueen-of-the-night
Species NamePeniocereus greggii
Common NameQueen-of-the-night
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeNot applicable - growing in natural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurescolumnar, ribbed, spiny, succulent
Foliage Typespines and succulent stem
Height (cm)180
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable - not a bonsai
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesLarge, fragrant, night-blooming flowers; prominent spines along ribbed stem.
Description
This specimen is a tall, columnar cactus with prominent ribs and sharp spines, growing in a natural outdoor environment. It is currently in bloom, displaying several large, creamy-white, night-blooming flowers with greenish-brown outer tepals along its stem. The plant exhibits a robust, upright growth habit typical of its species.
