Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
  
Tree
  
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Central America, South America
  
Types
Not available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
  
Dry areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,680.00 cm
  
25
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Green
  
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
  
Magenta, Rose, Violet
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
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, Partial 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, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
  
Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Ample Water
  
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, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
  
Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Spider Mites
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Used to establish native woodland
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
  
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
  
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, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Selenicereus grandiflorus
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
Common Name
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
  
Ant Tree, Long John
  
In Hindi
रात की रानी
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In German
Königin der Nacht
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In French
Reine de la nuit
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In Greek
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In Portuguese
Rainha da noite
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In Polish
Królowa nocy
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In Latin
Domina noctis
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Polygonaceae
  
Genus
Selenicereus
  
Triplaris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Hylocereeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Queen of the Night and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Queen of the Night and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Queen of the Night and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Queen of the Night season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Queen of the Night and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Queen of the Night and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Queen of the Night and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Queen of the Night and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Queen of the Night and TRIPLARIS cumingiana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Queen of the Night pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Queen of the Night needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.