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Emm's Plant House

Selenicereus wercklei 21cm H40cm

Selenicereus wercklei 21cm H40cm

£57.00 GBP
£57.00 GBP
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Selenicereus wercklei is a night-blooming cactus with long, scandent stems and spectacular, perfumed flowers that open after dusk. A dramatic, low-maintenance choice for bright spaces with room to trail or climb.

  • Full Botanical Name: Selenicereus wercklei
  • Common Names: Night-Blooming Cactus, Queen-of-the-Night (Wercklei)
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Central America
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Epiphytic or lithophytic in warm forests with bright shade and excellent drainage

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Bright, indirect to a few hours of gentle sun
  • Ideal Room: Sunny living room or conservatory with trellis/support
  • Feeding: Cactus feed every 4–6 weeks spring–summer
  • Humidity: Average household; tolerates drier air
  • Ideal Temperature: 18–30°C; protect from frost
  • Watering: Water deeply, then allow soil to dry most of the way
  • Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic (cactus genus level) — generally safe, but spines/bristles can injure and cause mouth irritation if chewed
  • Soil Type: Fast-draining cactus/epiphyte mix (add bark/perlite)
  • Propagation: Stem cuttings; allow to callous before potting
  • Eventual Height and Spread: Stems 2–4 m with support
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warmth
  • Pests and Treatment: Mealybugs/scale; treat with horticultural oil
  • Repotting: Every 2–3 years
  • Pruning: Trim excess vines after flowering
  • Air Purification: Light
  • Folklore: Night blooms symbolize fleeting beauty
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