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How to Care Night-blooming cactus

How to Care Night-blooming cactus, Growing Night-blooming cactus, Caring for Night-blooming cactus

Night-blooming cactus do exactly what their common name would suggest - they bloom almost exclusively at night, often producing very large, showy white flowers. Many species also produce widely-cultivated edible fruits: dragonfruits. Whether cultivated for food, flowers, or both, night-blooming cactus are favorites among gardeners living in hot, relatively arid climates.
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Every 2 weeks
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Full sun
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How Often Should You Water Night-blooming cactus?
How Often Should You Water Night-blooming cactus?
Originating from tropical regions, night-blooming cactus thrives in environments with high humidity and consistent warmth. This species is adapted to absorb and store water efficiently, exhibiting a remarkable drought tolerance. To mimic its natural habitat, it requires watering once every two weeks. As an epiphytic plant often grown outdoors, night-blooming cactus benefits greatly from rainwater which closely matches the soft acidity of its native tropical climate.
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Attributes of Night-blooming cactus

Water
Average water needs,watering when the top 3 cm of soil has dried out.
Sunlight
Full sun
Tolerance Lighting
Partial sun
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃
Soil
Sand, Loam
Propagation
Sowing, Cutting, Division
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

Scientific Classification of Night-blooming cactus

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Night-blooming cactus do exactly what their common name would suggest - they bloom almost exclusively at night, often producing very large, showy white flowers. Many species also produce widely-cultivated edible fruits: dragonfruits. Whether cultivated for food, flowers, or both, night-blooming cactus are favorites among gardeners living in hot, relatively arid climates.
Watering Frequency
Watering Frequency
Every 2 weeks
Sunlight
Sunlight
Full sun
genus_care_basic_guide

Basic Care Guide

How Often Should You Water Night-blooming cactus?
How Often Should You Water Night-blooming cactus?
How Often Should You Water Night-blooming cactus?
Originating from tropical regions, night-blooming cactus thrives in environments with high humidity and consistent warmth. This species is adapted to absorb and store water efficiently, exhibiting a remarkable drought tolerance. To mimic its natural habitat, it requires watering once every two weeks. As an epiphytic plant often grown outdoors, night-blooming cactus benefits greatly from rainwater which closely matches the soft acidity of its native tropical climate.
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Attributes of Night-blooming cactus

Water
Average water needs,watering when the top 3 cm of soil has dried out.
Sunlight
Full sun
Tolerance Lighting
Partial sun
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃
Soil
Sand, Loam
Propagation
Sowing, Cutting, Division
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

Scientific Classification of Night-blooming cactus

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