Wednesday, June 4, 2025

A – Z Cities with Mysteries – Real & Fictional

 

Zurich, Switzerland

Queen of the Night Cactus

 

The Swiss botanic center in Zurich showcases one of the world’s largest and most important collections of succulents.

During the summer, visitors are treated with a special nocturnal event: the rare bloom of the Selenicereus grandiflorus, a cactus dubbed the “Queen of the Night”. Each flower blossoms for just one night per year and is withered the next morning.

The ‘Queen of the Night’ is a spineless cactus with aerial roots and large fragrant flowers. The large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers have a heady, sweet fragrance (think chocolate & vanilla scents) and are pollinated by hawk moths.





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