{"product_id":"40-50cm-selenicereus-wercklei-xxl-in-hanging-pot-15cm-pot-house-plant","title":"40 - 50cm Selenicereus Wercklei XXL in Hanging Pot 15cm Pot House Plant","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSelenicereus wercklei Care Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelenicereus wercklei\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenicereus wercklei is a rare and fascinating epiphytic cactus native to the tropical forests of Central America, particularly Costa Rica. Unlike desert cacti, this unusual species grows naturally in warm, humid forests where it climbs trees and rocks, using aerial roots to anchor itself as it searches for light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its long, trailing or climbing stems and spectacular nocturnal flowers, Selenicereus wercklei is closely related to the famous Queen of the Night cacti. Mature plants can produce large, fragrant blooms that open after sunset and last for just a single night, making flowering a truly special event for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of exotic growth, unusual habitat requirements, and impressive flowers has made Selenicereus wercklei a highly desirable plant among rare cactus and tropical plant enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selenicereus wercklei\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wercklé's Night-Blooming Cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Rica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing or trailing epiphytic cactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally considered non-toxic, although ingestion should be discouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenicereus wercklei enjoys bright conditions but is adapted to filtered forest light rather than harsh desert sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEast or west-facing windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright conservatories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense midday sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark indoor locations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright light encourages stronger growth and improves the chances of flowering as the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike desert cacti, Selenicereus wercklei appreciates more regular watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater when:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top 3–5 cm of compost feels dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot feels noticeably lighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuring active growth:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater thoroughly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow excess water to drain away\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuring winter:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce watering frequency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the compost to dry more between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstantly wet compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding water around the roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProlonged drought during active growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a tropical epiphytic cactus, Selenicereus wercklei appreciates moderate humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal humidity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50–70%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best growth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroup with other tropical plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide good airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessively dry environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher humidity can encourage stronger aerial root development and healthier stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm temperatures support vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal range:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18°C – 30°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimum temperature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold draughts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtended periods below 10°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent warmth helps encourage flowering and healthy stem development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoil and Potting Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA loose, airy mix that mimics its epiphytic habitat works best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchid bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeat-free houseplant compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite or pumice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorticultural charcoal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent drainage is essential, but the roots should not be allowed to remain bone dry for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed regularly during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced liquid fertiliser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 2–4 weeks during spring and summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce feeding during autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth and Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenicereus wercklei is a vigorous climber when provided with support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMature characteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, trailing or climbing stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAerial roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge nocturnal flowers on mature plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical indoor size:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStems can exceed 2–3 metres in length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is often faster than many traditional cacti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moss pole, trellis, or hanging basket can be used depending on the desired display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering is one of the most exciting aspects of growing Selenicereus wercklei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlower characteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge white flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNight-blooming habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooms typically last for a single night\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo encourage flowering:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide bright light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain regular feeding during the growing season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the plant to reach maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive root disturbance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering often occurs only on mature specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYellowing Stems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually caused by overwatering or poor drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWrinkled Stems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay indicate underwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSlow Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften caused by insufficient light or cool temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoot Rot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically linked to waterlogged compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFailure to Flower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually due to immaturity, low light levels, or insufficient feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepot every 2–3 years or when roots outgrow the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest time:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a pot with excellent drainage and avoid oversized containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenicereus wercklei is easy to propagate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethods:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooting in a well-draining mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow cuttings to callous for several days before planting to reduce the risk of rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Collectors Love Selenicereus wercklei\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenicereus wercklei offers something truly different from traditional cacti. Its tropical origins, climbing habit, aerial roots, and spectacular night-blooming flowers make it an intriguing addition to any plant collection. Whether grown trailing from a hanging basket or climbing a support, this rare species brings an exotic rainforest feel while rewarding patient growers with one of the plant world's most remarkable floral displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58030362722678,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/20260604_175039.jpg?v=1780663223","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/40-50cm-selenicereus-wercklei-xxl-in-hanging-pot-15cm-pot-house-plant","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}