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Monvillea spegazzinii

Beautifully marbled, fast growing cactus from Paraguay. Readily produces relatively large nocturnal white flowers during summer months. Best in bright light. Re-pot frequently for good growth.

3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.

Nocturnal flower, but still open the next day.
Side-on view of flowers.
Fruit splitting, bright red pulp with tiny black seeds.
This view shows stem with short black spines.

Monvillea spegazzinii

Beautifully marbled, fast growing cactus from Paraguay. Readily produces relatively large nocturnal white flowers during summer months. Best in bright light. Re-pot frequently for good growth.

3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.

Nocturnal flower, but still open the next day.
Side-on view of flowers.
Fruit splitting, bright red pulp with tiny black seeds.
This view shows stem with short black spines.