Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Spider Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, 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
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
रात की रानी
In German
Glossy Abelia
Königin der Nacht
In French
Abelia Glossy
Reine de la nuit
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
Reina de la noche
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
Rainha da noite
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
Królowa nocy
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
Domina noctis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Abelia
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Queen of the Night
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Queen of the Night is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Queen of the Night Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Glossy Abelia and Queen of the Night Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and Queen of the Night physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Queen of the Night are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
- Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Care of Glossy Abelia and Queen of the Night
Care of Glossy Abelia and Queen of the Night include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Queen of the Night pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Glossy Abelia 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.