Night blooming cereus plants are tropical. They’re typically grown indoors in containers in colder regions since night blooming cereus temperature tolerance is 40 degrees Fahrenheit and warmer. Night blooming cereus indoor care is simple: they need light, water, cacti fertilizer, and little else. They don’t thrive in the shade. However, if growing them indoors, be prepared for a tall plant; some can grow up to 10 feet tall. Many people erroneously think queen of the night (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) is the only type of night-blooming cereus. There are at least 10 varieties (genera) of night blooming cereus. Confusion often results when using common names for discussing them. For example, many plant species are called “queen of the night.” Read on to learn more about 10 of the most popular types of night blooming cereus that bloom spectacularly. I love Photo and Apple/Getty Images Most types of night blooming cereus need watering more frequently than other cacti that grow in arid deserts. Don’t let their soil dry out completely. Epiphyllum species are native to rainforests, so give more water when watering them. Feed them every other week in spring and summer with a fertilizer specifically for cacti. Usually, when a plant is root-bound, that’s a bad thing. But that’s not necessarily the case with this plant. The more root-bound it is, the more likely it is to flower. In the wild, it can become 10 feet tall, but as a houseplant, it’ll grow only 1 to 2 feet tall.
USDA Growing Zones: 10 to 11 Color Varieties: White Sun Exposure: Bright, but not in direct sunlight Soil Needs: Well-drained
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USDA Growing Zones: 10 to 11Color Varieties: RedSun Exposure: Bright, but not in direct sunlightSoil Needs: Well-drained
USDA Growing Zones: 9 to 11Color Varieties: PinkSun Exposure: Bright, but not in direct sunlightSoil Needs: Well-drained
USDA Growing Zones: 9 to 11Color Varieties: WhiteSun Exposure: Bright, but not in direct sunlightSoil Needs: Well-drained
USDA Growing Zones: 9 to 11Color Varieties: White, with yellow center and outer petalsSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Well-drained
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USDA Growing Zones: 9 to 10Color Varieties: White, pinkSun Exposure: Filtered sunlightSoil Needs: Well-drained
USDA Growing Zones: 10 to 11Color Varieties: Pink, yellow, white, off-whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Needs: Well-drained
USDA Growing Zones: 8 to 10Color Varieties: WhiteSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Fertile, well-drained
USDA Growing Zones: 9 to 11Color Varieties: White, with pink outer petalsSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Well-drained
USDA Growing Zones: 8 to 11Color Varieties: White, pinkSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Well-drained
