Tropica - Queen of the Night (Selinecerus grandiflorus) - 40 Seeds Worth knowing: Since its slim, blue-green shoots grow quickly and branch out extensively, the Queen of the Night requires a climbing support. What makes the plant so special are its multiple, large and shining white or yellow flowers, 20 to 30 cm in size, that are sweet-scented and open only at night. Origin: Mexico and West India. Propagation: Seeds can be started indoors at any time throughout the year. Mix fine ground cultivation soil with about 25 % of fine sand (silica sand works best). In order to guarantee that the seeds will not fall through the soil, the soil mixture should not be too coarse. Moisten the mixture with a water vaporiser and sprinkle the fine seeds on the soil. All cacti are light germinators, therefore the seeds should be left uncovered. Sufficient warmth (16 to 25°C) and high humidity Are needed Every seed tray should be covered with foil or a glass plate and should be aired for about 2 hours every 2-3 days. Place / Light: This climbing cactus loves half-sunny locations and compared to other cacti, it needs a bit more water during summer. In this case a higher degree of humidity is also preferred. Care: Water only after the substratum has dried out. Young plants should generally be kept a little moister. Rain water and water free of lime are ideal. A surplus of water should be poured out in order to avoid standing water and root rotting. From March until July, the plant should be supplied with cactus fertilizer every 3 weeks. Do only fertilize when the soil is moist. Winter period: The Queen of the Night is very sensitive to frost and is best kept in a dry environment with temperatures ranging from 8° to 12°C. Bonsai Suitability: No 0