Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Cactus, Flowering Plants
  
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Types
Not available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
shrublands
  
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
10-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
  
White, Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Not Available
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
  
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
  
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
  
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
  
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
  
Selenicereus grandiflorus
  
Common Name
San Pedro
  
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
  
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
  
रात की रानी
  
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
  
Königin der Nacht
  
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
  
Reine de la nuit
  
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
  
Reina de la noche
  
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
  
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
  
In Portuguese
Wachuma
  
Rainha da noite
  
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
  
Królowa nocy
  
In Latin
San Pedro
  
Domina noctis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Echinopsis
  
Selenicereus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Trichocereeae
  
Hylocereeae
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of San Pedro and Queen of the Night
Season and care of San Pedro and Queen of the Night is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Queen of the Night Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Queen of the Night season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Queen of the Night Physical Information
San Pedro and Queen of the Night physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Queen of the Night are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
- Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Care of San Pedro and Queen of the Night
Care of San Pedro and Queen of the Night include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Queen of the Night pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Queen of the Night needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.