Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
French parsley
Not avilable
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
चेवील
moonlight cactus
In German
Kerbel
Selenicereus
In French
Cerfeuil
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Perifollo
Selenicereus
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
Selenicereus
In Polish
Trybula
Selenicereus
In Latin
BOOPES
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Anthriscus
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chervil and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Chervil and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Moonlight cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available.
Chervil and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Chervil and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Chervil and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Chervil and Moonlight cactus
Care of Chervil and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Chervil 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.