Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants
  
Shrub
  
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not available
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Green
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Gray 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, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
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
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Spider Mites
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Selenicereus grandiflorus
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
Common Name
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Hindi
रात की रानी
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In German
Königin der Nacht
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In French
Reine de la nuit
  
Backbone du Diable
  
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
  
El espinazo del diablo
  
In Greek
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Portuguese
Rainha da noite
  
Espinha do Diabo
  
In Polish
Królowa nocy
  
Kręgosłup diabła
  
In Latin
Domina noctis
  
Narum diaboli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Selenicereus
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Hylocereeae
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Euphorbioideae