Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Skyflower
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seperation
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Birds, Spider Mites
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DURANTA
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
In Hindi
Duranta
रात की रानी
In German
Duranta
Königin der Nacht
In French
Duranta
Reine de la nuit
In Spanish
Duranta
Reina de la noche
In Greek
Duranta
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
In Portuguese
Duranta
Rainha da noite
In Polish
Duranta
Królowa nocy
In Latin
Duranta
Domina noctis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Verbenaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Duranta
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Duranta and Queen of the Night
Season and care of Duranta and Queen of the Night is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Queen of the Night Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duranta and Queen of the Night Physical Information
Duranta and Queen of the Night physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Queen of the Night are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
- Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Care of Duranta and Queen of the Night
Care of Duranta and Queen of the Night include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta 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.