Identifying "Queen of the Night" Cacti: Which One Do You Have?

Multiple Species Share the Name

"Queen of the Night" refers to several night-blooming cacti:

• Selenicereus grandiflorus
• Hylocereus undatus (dragon fruit)
• Epiphyllum oxypetalum
• Peniocereus greggii
• Cestrum nocturnum (not a cactus, but night-blooming)

How to ID Yours

1. Google images of each species above.
2. Match stem shape, leaf-like structures, and flower form.
3. Or email a photo to wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com for ID.

General Care Until ID'd

• Bright light, but protect from harsh afternoon sun.
• Water when soil is dry halfway down the pot.
• Use cactus mix; ensure drainage.
• Fertilize lightly in spring/summer.

Correct ID unlocks specific bloom triggers and care nuances.