Picture via garden
Basic Info
Hylocereus Costaricensis is also better known as the ‘Costa Rica Nightblooming Cactus’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 30 cm (12″) tall. The plant is best propagated by seeds making it hard to propagate. When the plant produces flowers expect white flowers with yellow colours around it.
Scientific Classification
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Hylocereeae
Genus: Hylocereus
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Hylocereus Costaricensis ‘Costa Rica Nightblooming Cactus’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Costa Rica Nightblooming Cactus healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Hylocereus Costaricensis ‘Costa Rica Nightblooming Cactus’
This succulent type looks like vines that are spread all over and supported by either a large tree trunk or rocks. It is a nice addition to your outside garden!
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 30 cm (12″) tall
- Can die easily if overwatered see:
- How to Water Succulent PlantsDoes not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 10a-11b -1.1 °C (30 F)
- Best propagated by seeds
Where to Plant
Hylocereus Costaricensis ‘Costa Rica Nightblooming Cactus’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a-11b which is around -1.1 °C (30 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Costa Rica Nightblooming Cactus in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Hylocereus Costaricensis ‘Costa Rica Nightblooming Cactus’
Hylocereus Costaricensis ‘Costa Rica Nightblooming Cactus’ can be propagated by seeds. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Hylocereus Costaricensis ‘Costa Rica Nightblooming Cactus’ Using Seeds
This succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended. To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture. This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.
Origin and Habitat
Costa Rica Nightblooming Cactus is known to be native to Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
