About
Nyctocereus serpentinus, the serpent cactus, is a sprawling or climbing cactus with long, cylindrical, ribbed, snake-like stems producing large, fragrant, white, night-blooming flowers. A dramatic and rewarding cactus for a warm, sunny greenhouse or frost-free garden.
About the genus
Nyctocereus are sprawling or climbing cacti with long, cylindrical, ribbed stems and large, fragrant, white, night-blooming flowers. Grown in warm, sunny greenhouses and frost-free gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.