Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
  
Tree
  
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
North America
  
Types
Not available
  
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
  
Habitat
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
  
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Green
  
Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Light Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Not Available
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Pollution
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Spider Mites
  
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
  
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
Selenicereus grandiflorus
  
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
  
Common Name
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
  
American Elm, Augustine Elm
  
In Hindi
रात की रानी
  
American Elm Tree
  
In German
Königin der Nacht
  
Amerikanische Ulme
  
In French
Reine de la nuit
  
Américaine Elm Tree
  
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
  
Olmo Americano Árbol
  
In Greek
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
  
American Elm Tree
  
In Portuguese
Rainha da noite
  
Árvore de olmo americano
  
In Polish
Królowa nocy
  
Amerykańska Elm Tree
  
In Latin
Domina noctis
  
Latin ulmo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Urticales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Ulmaceae
  
Genus
Selenicereus
  
Ulmus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Hylocereeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Queen of the Night and American Elm
Season and care of Queen of the Night and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Queen of the Night and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Queen of the Night and American Elm Physical Information
Queen of the Night and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Queen of the Night and American Elm are as follows:
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Queen of the Night and American Elm
Care of Queen of the Night and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Queen of the Night pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Queen of the Night needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.