Re: Selenicereus Grandiflorus

My experience with Selinicereus grandiflorus is considerable, but in the 
West Indies where I have a number of plants growing in trees, their 
natural habitat.

Yours doesn't sound too healthy, but this is a tough plant and could 
probably recover. The first thing you might want to do is replant yours 
in well-drained soil with a high humus content. The second is to ensure 
that it is not exposed to temperatures below 60F (and the warmer the 
better). As for light, S. grandiflorus does best in semi-shade in the 
tropics but if you are much further north or south it might be happier 
with as much sun as possible. Could possibly be more helpful knowing your 
geographical location and what temperatures you will be experiencing for 
the next few months.

Warm regards,

William Glover
New York/Nevis, W.I.


 bett mctigue wrote 11/9/99 4:23 AM:

>Can anyone give me some advice on a Seleicereus Grandiflorus I have
>acquired?   Its very battered, some is sort of corky and other bits have
>gone bleached looking, I think its in a state of suspended animation.  
>I've supported it on canes - it must be about 3'  tall (some bits have
>fallen off), in a clay pot filled with a sandy, gravelly soil.   Any tips
>on how to treat it?



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