Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not available
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Habitat
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Spider Mites
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Selenicereus grandiflorus
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
रात की रानी
Bluebell plant
In German
Königin der Nacht
Endymion Pflanze
In French
Reine de la nuit
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
planta Bluebell
In Greek
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
Rainha da noite
planta Bluebell
In Polish
Królowa nocy
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
Domina noctis
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Queen of the Night and Bluebell
Season and care of Queen of the Night and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Queen of the Night and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Queen of the Night and Bluebell Physical Information
Queen of the Night and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Queen of the Night and Bluebell are as follows:
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Queen of the Night and Bluebell
Care of Queen of the Night and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Queen of the Night pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Queen of the Night needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.