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The Cereus night blooming cactus is a tall climbing cactus that may approach 10 feet (3 m.) tall. The cactus is three ribbed and has black spines along green to yellow stems. The plant is a rather untidy jumble of limbs and requires manicuring to keep it in habit.
- How do you care for Cereus Peruvianus?
- How much sun does a night blooming cereus need?
- How long does it take a night blooming cereus to bloom?
- What does a night blooming cereus look like?
- Why do cereus only bloom at night?
- How do you water the Cereus Peruvianus?
- What does a night blooming cereus smell like?
- How do you get night blooming cereus to flower?
- How do you root a night blooming cereus?
- What does the night blooming cereus symbolize?
- When should I repot night blooming cereus?
- Does night blooming cereus fruit?
How do you care for Cereus Peruvianus?
The Cereus Cactus appreciates a warm, dry environment with minimal water, and plenty of light. This desert beauty will thrive in high light conditions, so placing it in a window where it will receive direct sunlight is ideal — preferably a southern or western facing window, as they are typically the brightest.
How much sun does a night blooming cereus need?
Set potted night-blooming cereus plants in an area that receives all-day, filtered sunlight, bright but indirect sunlight, or morning sun and afternoon shade. Place the plants outdoors if temperatures are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night.
How long does it take a night blooming cereus to bloom?
The plant should produce ample buds to open for several weeks once it starts blooming. It usually takes two to three years to begin producing blooms, but when it does, they are spectacular.
What does a night blooming cereus look like?
Regardless of genus or species, night-blooming cereus flowers are almost always white or very pale shades of other colors, often large, and frequently fragrant. Most of the flowers open after nightfall, and by dawn, most are in the process of wilting.
Why do cereus only bloom at night?
Answer: Night blooming cereus that are grown outdoors, or set outdoors during the summer, need light shade. Plants that are grown indoors need lots of light. A southern exposure is best. The reason why the plants need "more" sunlight indoors is because they are only getting light from a window.
How do you water the Cereus Peruvianus?
Peruvian Apple Cactus Care Indoors
Place the Peruvian apple cactus in bright but indirect light when growing it as a houseplant. Turn the container if you notice the tall cactus leaning into the light. Water thoroughly during periods of growth and allow soil to dry out before watering again.
What does a night blooming cereus smell like?
The bloom will arrive sometime between sunset and midnight. Over one to three hours, the petals unfold, and a thick perfume resembling magnolia or gardenia permeates the air. If you take your eyes off the Queen of the Night, she will slip away with the moon.
How do you get night blooming cereus to flower?
Night blooming cereus forms flower buds on older leaves.
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Four things help trigger flower bud formation:
- Bright light (but not too bright, as noted above)
- Regular fertilizer after moving plants outside for summer.
- Keeping plants slightly rootbound.
- Proper winter treatment (see below)
How do you root a night blooming cereus?
Cut the side shoots where they form the Y. Keep the main stem and try to root it as well. Allow the cut ends to callus over by storing the cuttings in a warm dry place for up to 2 weeks. Once the ends seal closed you can stick the cuttings (bottom end down) in a well drained cactus mix.
What does the night blooming cereus symbolize?
The cereus flower continues to represent hope and good fortune for Taylor.
When should I repot night blooming cereus?
Care When Propagating Cereus Cactus
Once your cactus has roots, it is time to move it to a slightly warmer location. The cutting shouldn't need repotting for a couple of years and can be grown on in its small pot. During the growing season, fertilize with a soluble plant fertilizer once per month.
Does night blooming cereus fruit?
The fruit is edible and as it ripens and falls to the ground, it provides an excellent food source for native wildlife. Though these cacti flowers open at night, they stay open long enough for day-time pollinators and people to enjoy the spectacle during the morning hours.
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