Meet the Night Queen Flower, a jaw-dropping beauty of a flower which only shows off its charm as night descends. The Night Queen Flower, also known as the “Queen of the Night” or the “Dutchman’s Pipe Cactus,” is one of nature’s most unique flowers.
Originating from Central America, this flower has become a sensation in many gardens worldwide.
“I think I’ve heard of this flower before, or I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere in my grandmother’s garden. It sounds very familiar. My family is from Central America so we probably have one of those flowers somewhere in my grandmother’s garden,” said senior Lara Carmona.
The description of this flower would be big, white, star-shaped blooms that pop up in the dark, making a stunning contrast with its cactus-like green stems. When this flower blooms, it’s a show you don’t want to miss. But be aware; this show is a one-night-only performance.
The blossoms on this flower come with an enchanting fragrance featuring a mix of citrus, jasmine, and a hint of vanilla. Smelling this flower also creates a soothing sensation. Having this flower in your backyard or garden would would be sensory heaven.
“I would pay so much money to have the actual scent of this rare flower made into a perfume. I feel like it would be a very high-end smelling perfume,” said senior Alana Salazar.
These flowers just keep getting better.
Not only are they pleasant to smell, but they are very low-maintenance. These flowers make the ideal beginner gardener flowers. They thrive in warm water, tropical climates, well-drained soil, and aren’t picky about water.
As you described, I feel like these flowers are perfect for Miami weather and would be very easy to take care of here, unlike some other flowers that can’t thrive in Miami weather.
— Senior Andrea Garza
Worldwide gardeners are taking up the challenge to obtain these beauties, anticipating the magical moment when the Night Queen unveils her beautiful bloom under the moonlit sky.
Beauty really can bloom in the dark thanks to the Night Queen Flower.
Interested? Seeds for Night Queen Flower are sold Amazon ranging in price from $20 to $40 with an average price of $28. Etsy is another site where you can find similarly priced Night Queen Flower seeds.
