Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Spider Mites
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
रात की रानी
boxberry
In German
Königin der Nacht
boxberry
In French
Reine de la nuit
boxberry
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
boxberry
In Greek
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
boxberry
In Portuguese
Rainha da noite
boxberry
In Polish
Królowa nocy
boxberry
In Latin
Domina noctis
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Queen of the Night and Boxberry
Season and care of Queen of the Night and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Queen of the Night and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Queen of the Night and Boxberry Physical Information
Queen of the Night and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Queen of the Night and Boxberry are as follows:
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Queen of the Night and Boxberry
Care of Queen of the Night and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Queen of the Night pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Queen of the Night needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.