Fragrant Night Flowers
Produces spectacular white flowers with a pleasant fragrance that becomes noticeable during nighttime blooming.
Queen of The Night Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Queen of The Night Seeds
Queen of The Night, botanically known as Epiphyllum oxypetalum, is a spectacular tropical cactus famous for its enormous, fragrant white flowers that open after sunset and close by the following morning. Also called Night-Blooming Cereus, this unique ornamental plant features long, flattened, leaf-like green stems and an elegant spreading growth habit. It is an excellent choice for tropical gardens, patios, hanging displays, and ornamental containers. Grow Queen of The Night from seeds and enjoy the fascinating beauty of its unforgettable nighttime blooms.
Night-Blooming Flowers
Fragrant White Blooms
Tropical Cactus
Ornamental Plant
Key Features
Unique Nighttime Blooming
Its remarkable flowers open after sunset and generally close by the following morning, creating a special nighttime garden experience.
Distinctive Green Stems
Develops long, flattened, leaf-like green stems that provide an attractive tropical appearance throughout the growing season.
Beautiful Container Plant
Suitable for ornamental pots, patios, sheltered balconies, and tropical garden displays with appropriate support and growing conditions.
Product Highlights
Large, elegant white flowers
Sweetly fragrant nighttime blooms
Known as Night-Blooming Cereus
Tropical epiphytic cactus
Long, flattened green stems
Suitable for ornamental containers
Prefers bright indirect sunlight
Attractive tropical garden plant
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Epiphyllum oxypetalum |
| Common Name | Queen of The Night, Night-Blooming Cereus, Lady of the Night |
| Plant Family | Cactaceae |
| Seed Type | Flowering Ornamental Plant Seeds |
| Plant Type | Tropical Perennial Epiphytic Cactus |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Fragrance | Sweet and Pleasant |
| Flowering Habit | Night-Blooming; Flowers Usually Close by Morning |
| Growth Habit | Erect, Spreading, and Branching |
| Foliage | Flattened, Leaf-Like Green Stems |
| Planting Season | Spring or Warm Growing Season |
| Seed Starting | Sow in a suitable, well-draining seed-starting medium |
| Germination Time | Varies with seed freshness and growing conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Around 21°C (70°F) |
| Sunlight | Bright Indirect Light or Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-Draining, Organic-Rich Cactus or Epiphytic Growing Mix |
| Watering | Regular During Active Growth; Allow the Top Layer to Dry Between Waterings |
| Humidity | Moderate to High Humidity |
| Mature Plant Size | Can Reach Approximately 1.5–3 Metres or More Depending on Growing Conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow Sufficient Room for Spreading Stems and Air Circulation |
| Suitable Growing Areas | Containers, Patios, Tropical Gardens, and Sheltered Outdoor Spaces |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Queen of The Night seeds and prepare a clean seed-starting tray or small container. Use a fine, well-draining seed-starting medium suitable for cactus plants.
Select healthy Queen of The Night seeds and prepare a clean seed-starting tray or small container. Use a fine, well-draining seed-starting medium suitable for cactus plants.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's instructions. Use a light, suitable covering only if recommended for the supplied seed. Avoid burying small seeds too deeply.
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's instructions. Use a light, suitable covering only if recommended for the supplied seed. Avoid burying small seeds too deeply.
Step 3: Maintain Suitable Temperature
Place the seed tray in a warm location. A temperature around 21°C is recommended for seed sowing. Maintain appropriate moisture without making the growing medium waterlogged.
Place the seed tray in a warm location. A temperature around 21°C is recommended for seed sowing. Maintain appropriate moisture without making the growing medium waterlogged.
Step 4: Provide Indirect Sunlight
Keep the growing container in a bright location with indirect sunlight. Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Keep the growing container in a bright location with indirect sunlight. Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Step 5: Transplant Young Seedlings
Once seedlings are sufficiently established, carefully transplant them into individual containers with well-draining cactus or epiphytic growing mix.
Once seedlings are sufficiently established, carefully transplant them into individual containers with well-draining cactus or epiphytic growing mix.
Step 6: Care for Mature Plants
Water regularly during active growth while allowing excess water to drain. Provide bright filtered light, good air circulation, and suitable humidity. With maturity and proper care, the plant may eventually reward you with its famous nighttime flowers.
Water regularly during active growth while allowing excess water to drain. Provide bright filtered light, good air circulation, and suitable humidity. With maturity and proper care, the plant may eventually reward you with its famous nighttime flowers.
Experience the Magic of Queen of The Night
Bring a touch of tropical elegance to your garden with Queen of The Night. Famous for its magnificent white flowers, enchanting fragrance, and extraordinary nighttime blooming habit, this remarkable cactus is a beautiful addition to ornamental plant collections. Provide suitable warmth, filtered sunlight, and well-draining soil to enjoy its distinctive growth and spectacular floral displays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore helpful answers about Queen of The Night seeds, flowering habits, germination, and plant care.
Why does Queen of The Night flower only at night?
Queen of The Night has evolved to open its large, fragrant white flowers after sunset. Its nighttime flowering habit helps attract nocturnal pollinators such as moths and bats. The flowers generally close by the following morning, making each bloom a special and short-lived display.
How long does Queen of The Night take to bloom from seeds?
Growing Queen of The Night from seeds requires patience. The plant needs time to develop a healthy root system and mature stems before flowering. The time to first bloom can vary considerably depending on seed quality, growing conditions, light, and plant maturity. Established plants grown from stem cuttings may reach flowering maturity sooner than seed-grown plants.
Can Queen of The Night grow in pots indoors?
Yes. Queen of The Night can grow successfully in containers indoors when provided with bright, indirect sunlight, good air circulation, and a well-draining growing medium. Choose a container with drainage holes and enough space for its spreading stems. Avoid placing the plant in harsh direct afternoon sunlight or leaving its roots sitting in excess water.