Selenicereus macdonaldiae 'Queen of the Night' (WA prohibited)
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WA Restricted - Cannot be shipped to Western Australia.
A spectacular night-flowering cactus producing long, slender stems and large, fragrant white blooms. A prized species for collectors who enjoy dramatic, once-a-year floral displays.
Care
- Light: Bright filtered light; protect from harsh afternoon sun.
- Water: Water thoroughly then allow the mix to nearly dry; reduce deeply in winter.
- Temperature: Warm-growing; protect from frost.
- Media: Free-draining cactus/epiphytic mix with added bark or perlite.
- Feeding: Moderate fertiliser during spring–summer to support flowering.
Key Characteristics
- Growth habit: Clambering, sprawling stems that can be trained on supports or allowed to cascade.
- Stems: Slender, ribbed, often with aerial roots for anchoring.
- Flowers: Large white nocturnal blooms with long, narrow outer segments and a sweet fragrance.
- Flower size: Typically 15–25 cm across under good conditions.
- Season: Flowers in warm months, often with only a few blooms each year.
- Other traits: Known for its dramatic night-opening flowers and rapid stem growth.
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are dispatched on a rolling basis.
Most orders ship within 3–5 business days, depending on biosecurity processing, weather, and order size.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only.
Biosecurity Fees:
- WA & TAS: $20 per order
- NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and cover mandatory plant health certification.
Important:
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Size: 80mm Pot