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Night Blooming Cereus
Hylocereus undatus · Cactaceae
How it looks
Night Blooming Cereus is a climbing cactus with flat, three-angled succulent stems bearing thorns. From the stems, very large white flowers (8-12 in / 20-30 cm across) open only at night and are strongly fragrant. It bears red and yellow dragon fruit.
Night Blooming Cereus is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. Its spines, however, can cause physical injury, so choose its spot with care.
Guide for parents
A safe cactus, but the spines can lodge in a mouth or paw, so placement matters. Curious young cats may pat at the spines and end up with a hurt nose or paw pad — keep it on a shelf that's hard to reach. If a spine gets stuck, pull it straight out with tweezers, and if it won't come out easily, have a vet remove it.
Details
- Scientific name
- Hylocereus undatus
- Common name
- Night Blooming Cereus
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
Related plants
Same plant family· Cactaceae
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