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night-blooming cereusnounA tropical climbing cactus with aerial roots and heavily scented flowers that open only at night and are typically pollinated by bats.- Genera Hylocereus and Selenicereus, family Cactaceae: several species, in particular H. undatus.
I had seen one in bloom in the Exotic Items Collection of the SNW National Botanical Gardens: the rare night-blooming cereus....- The night-blooming cereus likes dappled shade in the summer and a sunny window in the winter.
- From time to time, night-blooming cereus that is growing in pots will need to be repotted.
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