Queen Of The Night (Echinopsis Leucantha) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Echinopsis leucantha is a cactus species with globose to elongating grayish-green to brownish stems, producing large trumpet-shaped white or pale pink flowers.

Queen Of The Night

Queen Of The Night

Echinopsis Leucantha

Echinopsis leucantha is a cactus species with globose to elongating grayish-green to brownish stems, producing large trumpet-shaped white or pale pink flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
cactus
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, gravelly, loamy
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Queen Of The Night

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Cactaceae
Genus:Echinopsis