Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Central America, South America
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
princess of the night, Honolulu queen
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, White
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Salmon, Violet
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, Fever, Heart problems, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Rheumatism, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CEREUS
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Night blooming cereus
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
cereus
Rosa arkansana
In German
cereus
Rosa arkansana
In French
cereus
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
cereus
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
cereus
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
cereus
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
cereus
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
cereus
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cereus and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Cereus and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Cereus and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cereus season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cereus is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cereus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Cereus and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Cereus and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Cereus height is 250.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Cereus and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Cereus flower color: Light Pink and White
Cereus leaf color: Light Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cereus and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Cereus and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cereus pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
