Chapter 1
The mystery of midnight blossoms
Chapter 2
Queen of the night and her cactus kin
Chapter 3
The rapid magic of the moonflower
YOUR GOAL
Master of Secrets of night-blooming flowers
Ch 2 · Queen of the night and her cactus kin
artiteacher Night-blooming cacti
Just one night, just one night / We all bloom together, just one night
artiteacher In Japan, the night-blooming cereus is known as Gekka bijin, symbolizing beautiful but fleeting moments.
bolita Explore photos of the Queen of the Night, a spectacular, night-blooming orchid cactus that is surprisingly easy to grow.
Fun Fact
One-night stand: The night-blooming cereus flower opens at sunset and is completely dead by the time the sun rises.
Glossary
cereus (noun)
Any of various cacti of the genus Cereus or related genera, typically having large, fragrant white flowers that bloom nocturnally. In Arizona's Sonoran Desert, these plants synchronously unfurl their large white blossoms for only one night.
Any of various cacti of the genus Cereus or related genera, typically having large, fragrant white flowers that bloom nocturnally. In Arizona's Sonoran Desert, these plants synchronously unfurl their large white blossoms for only one night.
Quiz
What does the Japanese name for the night-blooming cereus, Gekka bijin, translate to?
artiteacher The synchronized blooming of the night-blooming cereus is a celebrated annual event that draws crowds of night watchers.
Quiz
In which season does the dramatic synchronized bloom of the Arizona desert cereus usually occur?
Quiz
What is the scientific genus name of the night-blooming orchid cactus often called the Queen of the Night?
Quiz
Which Indian creator deity is associated with the sacred night-blooming flower grown in households?
Quiz
Which desert is famous for the wild night-blooming cereus species Peniocereus greggii?