Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not avilable
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Barberry
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
Burberry
moonlight cactus
In German
Burberry
Selenicereus
In French
Burberry
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Burberry
Selenicereus
In Greek
Burberry
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Burberry
Selenicereus
In Polish
kwaśnica
Selenicereus
In Latin
Barberry
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Berberis
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Moonlight cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Moonlight cactus? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Moonlight cactus. Barberry has thorns and Moonlight cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Moonlight cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Barberry and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonlight cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available.
Barberry and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Barberry and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Barberry and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barberry and Moonlight cactus
Care of Barberry and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Barberry 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.