This undated photo shows a blooming cereus cactus in New Paltz, N.Y. Many cactii parade under the name "cereus;" this one — botanically Epiphyllum — is another one of the many beautiful ones. (Lee ...

Punahou School’s longtime grounds supervisor Michel Sebastian prunes the night-­blooming cereus hedges on Wilder Avenue. When the weather is very hot, the top sections become dehydrated and shrink.

A blooming cereus cactus in New Paltz, N.Y. Many cacti parade under the name “cereus;” this one — botanically epiphyllum — is another one of the many beautiful ones. Lee Reich/Associated press I ...

A rain-predicting cactus that's caught the interest of weather watchers and gardeners alike has been identified as a pest plant and a biosecurity risk. Cactus researcher Shane Campbell from the ...

I recently had the honor of being invited to what sounded like a “serious” little party. Actually, it was a “cereus” party, named for a night-blooming cactus. This party was called at the spur of the ...

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. I recently had the honour of being invited to what sounded like a “serious” little party. Actually, it was a ...

In the film “Crazy Rich Asians,” the Singapore family hosts a viewing party for their cereus, the night-blooming cactus that only blooms a few nights each year. I recently attended such a party. While ...

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