Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
-
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Not avilable
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Weeping
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
Allamanda
moonlight cactus
In German
Allamanda
Selenicereus
In French
Allamanda
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Allamanda
Selenicereus
In Greek
Allamanda
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Allamanda
Selenicereus
In Polish
Allamanda
Selenicereus
In Latin
Allamanda
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Allamanda
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Apocyneae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Allamanda and Moonlight cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Moonlight cactus? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Moonlight cactus. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Moonlight cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Allamanda and Moonlight cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Allamanda and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Allamanda and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Moonlight cactus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral.
Allamanda and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Allamanda and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Care of Allamanda and Moonlight cactus
Care of Allamanda and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Moonlight cactus pruning is done . In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.