What are the characteristics and symbolic meaning of the night-blooming cereus (Hylocereus undatus)?
The night-blooming cereus is a plant of the genus Hylocereus in the cactus family, an epiphytic succulent plant. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is widely cultivated in other tropical and subtropical regions.
Other names for the night-blooming cereus
The night-blooming cereus is also called bawangbian, sanjiaozhu, sanlengjian, longguhua, bawanghua, jianhua, sanjiaohuowang, and qixingjianhua.
Growth habits of the night-blooming cereus
The night-blooming cereus is a climbing plant. It has epiphytic habits, using aerial roots to attach to tree trunks, walls, or other objects. It likes warmth and warm air on its flower stems. It is suited to a semi-shady environment; under direct strong sunlight the plant turns yellow. The optimum growing temperature is 25-35°C. It is sensitive to low temperatures; below 5°C, the stem segments are prone to rot. It likes fertile loam rich in humus; for potting soil, use equal parts leaf mold, coarse sand, and decomposed manure.
Main value of the night-blooming cereus
The night-blooming cereus has certain medicinal value and can be used as medicine to treat coughs and so on, but its main role is ornamental; it can be grown as a potted plant, and the night-blooming cereus is also a good rootstock for grafting other cactus family plants.
For more professional agricultural science and technology information, please scan the QR code to follow WeChat: NongXunNET
Please indicate the source when reprinting.