Queen of the Night Cactus

Cereus hildmannianus, Cactaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rose CactusPereskia bleo

Pollinator Sharing

Thick-horned WattleAcacia pachyceras

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

KiaweProsopis pallida

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Smooth MesquiteProsopis laevigata

Physical SupportNurse PlantShade Provision

Queen of the NightCereus jamacaru

Pollinator SharingPhysical Support

Argentine MesquiteProsopis nigra

Nitrogen FixationNurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Pitaya AgriaStenocereus gummosus

Large columnar cacti compete for space and shallow root zone resources

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionLiving FenceWildlife HabitatNight Pollinator Support

Edible Parts

FruitsYoung Stems

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory Stems

Common Questions

What zones does Queen of the Night Cactus grow in?

Queen of the Night Cactus grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Queen of the Night Cactus?

Good companions for Queen of the Night Cactus include Rose Cactus, Thick-horned Wattle, Kiawe, Smooth Mesquite, Queen of the Night.

Design guilds with Queen of the Night Cactus and see companion relationships visually.

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