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Bienvenidos a Cactusland / Welcome to Cactusland |
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Selenicereus grandiflorus |
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Growth: Vigorous.
Culture: Abundant irrigation in summer. Ph 5. It resists some cold when it is adult. It vegetates better in semi-shadow than to total sun.
Phytosanitary Cares: Preventive treatments.
Other Information: Fertilizing with a formula 3-5-7 harness their splendid flowerings. It is a climbing plant that needs supports for its aerial roots.
It contains an alkaloid called hordenina that produces a hipertensor effect. It is used in pharmacy as a cardiac tonic. |