Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Selenicereus

Species:

Selenicereus undatus

USDA Symbol:

HYUN3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree , Vine

Height:

1000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, moths, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

thrives in nutrient-rich conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions (75-85°F) with light. Fresh seeds have higher viability.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI