Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plant
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
In Hindi
Star Cactus
रात की रानी
In German
Star Cactus
Königin der Nacht
In French
Star Cactus
Reine de la nuit
In Spanish
Star Cactus
Reina de la noche
In Greek
Star Cactus
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
Rainha da noite
In Polish
Star Cactus
Królowa nocy
In Latin
Star Cactus
Domina noctis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Astrophytum
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Queen of the Night
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Queen of the Night? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Cap Cactus and Queen of the Night. Bishop's Cap Cactus doesn't have thorns and Queen of the Night doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Cap Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Cap Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Queen of the Night has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Queen of the Night and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Queen of the Night
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Queen of the Night is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Queen of the Night Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Queen of the Night season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Queen of the Night Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Queen of the Night physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Queen of the Night are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
- Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Queen of the Night
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Queen of the Night include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Queen of the Night pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Queen of the Night needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.