Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Madagascar
Types
Not available
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus grandiflorus
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
रात की रानी
Madagascar palm
In German
Königin der Nacht
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Reine de la nuit
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Rainha da noite
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Królowa nocy
Pachypodium
In Latin
Domina noctis
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Queen of the Night and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Queen of the Night and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Queen of the Night and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Queen of the Night and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Queen of the Night and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Queen of the Night and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Queen of the Night and Madagascar palm
Care of Queen of the Night and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Queen of the Night pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.