Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Selenicereus

Species:

Selenicereus costaricensis

USDA Symbol:

HYCO17

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, red

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions (70-85°F) with light. Fresh seeds have higher viability.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI