species 11,464 observations

Night-blooming Cereus

Selenicereus undatus

Field notes

Supports All

4 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Lesser Long-nosed Bat, American Winter Ant 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Valley Carpenter Bee, Long-tongued Bat 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Habit: Climbing Creeping
Plant type: Perennial Epiphyte Herbaceous perennial Houseplant Succulent

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.