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''Selenicereus grandiflorus'' is a cactus species originating from the Antilles, Mexico and Central America. The species is commonly referred to as Nightblooming Cereus, Queen of the Night , Large-flowered Cactus, Sweet-Scented Cactus or Vanilla Cactus. The true species is extremely rare in cultivation. Most of the plants under this name belong to other species or hybrids. Often confused with the species of ''Epiphyllum''.

Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
Species identified by Avinash Krishnamurthy
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By Avinash Krishnamurthy

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Uploaded Sep 9, 2014. Captured Aug 3, 2014 23:36 in 5th Cross Road, MEI Colony, Phase 3, Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560058, India.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/2.0
  • 1/25s
  • ISO640
  • 50mm