Lady of the Night Cactus Care

Water Blue Cereus cactus when the soil has dried out completely. It’s important not to overwater succulent plants as they accumulate moisture in the flesh, not roots. Give your prickly greening a drink once a week in summer, and reduce hydration to 2-3 times a week during colder periods.

It’s not a common practice to prune Blue Cereus grown indoors; however, you can practice it for propagation. Spring is the best time for pruning.

Queen-of-the-night would benefit from a balanced cacti-specific water-subtle fertilizer diluted to the ¼ recommended dose. Feed your greenie once a week during the spring-summer growing season.

Just like most cacti, Queen-of-the-night enjoys full-sun exposure. Keep it near a southwest-facing window to make sure the plant receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Well-draining, sandy, and nutrient-poor soil is what the Cactus enjoys the most. It’s recommended to plant it in a growing medium with 6-7 pH range and amend soil drainage by mixing in some sand, rocks, and perlite.

Stem cutting is the best way to propagate Lady of the Night Cactus. Simply cut a brunch of the current year’s growth at 45-degree angle. Leave the cutting for 2 days to let the callus emerge, and put it in a well-draining potting mix. Give a new greenie a regular drink to let it enroot.

It’s best to keep Lady of the Night Cactus in 68-95ºF (20-23ºC) temperature range. The plant can tolerate no lower than 50ºF (10ºC); however, it’s recommended to keep the Cactus away from temperature fluctuations.

Choose a container that is a bit bigger than the plant’s root ball. It’s recommended to opt for a pot made of organic materials like clay or terra cotta, which would aid in root aeration. Additionally, make sure the pot has at least one drainage hole to let excess water flow out easily.

Growing in the wild or outdoors in the same area, Lady of the Night Cacti bloom simultaneously. The flowers open at night and begin to close when the sun rises.