Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not avilable
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Weeping
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Not Available
Fertilizers
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
hylocereus
moonlight cactus
In German
hylocereus
Selenicereus
In French
hylocereus
Selenicereus
In Spanish
hylocereus
Selenicereus
In Greek
hylocereus
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Selenicereus
In Polish
Hylocereus
Selenicereus
In Latin
Hylocereus
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Hylocereus and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Moonlight cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available.
Hylocereus and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Hylocereus and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hylocereus and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hylocereus and Moonlight cactus
Care of Hylocereus and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, 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 Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.