Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not avilable
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
moonlight cactus
In German
Brasil Baum
Selenicereus
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Selenicereus
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Selenicereus
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Selenicereus
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Moonlight cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Moonlight cactus? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Moonlight cactus. Brazilwood has thorns and Moonlight cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling. 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 Brazilwood and Moonlight cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Brazilwood and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Moonlight cactus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available.
Brazilwood and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Brazilwood and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Brazilwood and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Brazilwood and Moonlight cactus
Care of Brazilwood and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Brazilwood 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.
