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Selenicereus hamatus is a vigorous climbing cactus from Mexico, grown for its very large, fragrant night-blooming flowers. It grows fast and needs humus-rich soil, moisture in summer and protection from cold.
Selenicereus hamatus is a species of Cactaceae and produces one of the largest flowers in the family. It is a cultivated ornamental vine. The species is native to Mexico.
This is an easily cultivated, fast growing plant. It needs a compost containing plenty of humus and sufficient moisture in summer. Should not be kept under 10 °C (50 °F) in winter. It can be grown in semi-shade or in full sun. Extra light in the early spring will stimulate budding. Only mature plants produce flowers. It makes an excellent pendent plant.
Nightblooming cactus · Fishbone Cactus · Selenicereus costaricensis · Queen of the night · Selenicereus megalanthus · Selenicereus setaceus · Vine-like moonlight cactus · Nightblooming Cactus · Moonlight cactus
Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Selenicereus hamatus by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
