Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Caribbean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Spider Mites
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
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
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Brunfelsia Americana
Common Name
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
Brunfelsia Americana
In Hindi
रात की रानी
Brunfelsia Americana
In German
Königin der Nacht
Brunfelsia Americana
In French
Reine de la nuit
Brunfelsia Americana
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
Brunfelsia Americana
In Greek
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
Brunfelsia Americana
In Portuguese
Rainha da noite
Brunfelsia Americana
In Polish
Królowa nocy
Brunfelsia Americana
In Latin
Domina noctis
Hedysarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Capparis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Queen of the Night and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Queen of the Night and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Queen of the Night and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Queen of the Night and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Queen of the Night and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Queen of the Night and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Queen of the Night and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Queen of the Night and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Queen of the Night pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Queen of the Night needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.