Is Queen Of The Night safe for pets?

Yes, Queen Of The Night (Selenicereus Grandiflorus) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Queen Of The Night easy to care for?

Queen Of The Night has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Queen Of The Night grow indoors?

Queen Of The Night is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Queen Of The Night (Selenicereus Grandiflorus) 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 10-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A climbing cactus famous for its spectacular, fragrant, night-blooming flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Queen Of The Night

Selenicereus Grandiflorus

A climbing cactus famous for its spectacular, fragrant, night-blooming flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

cactus

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

10-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, climber, fragrant display

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:Selenicereus