Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
-
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Not avilable
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
White
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Pruning
Remove dead branches
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Limequat
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
Limequat
moonlight cactus
In German
Limequat
Selenicereus
In French
Limequat
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Limequat
Selenicereus
In Greek
Limequat
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Limequat
Selenicereus
In Polish
Limequat
Selenicereus
In Latin
Limequat
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Citrus
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Limequat and Moonlight cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Limequat and Moonlight cactus? We provide you with everything About Limequat and Moonlight cactus. Limequat has thorns and Moonlight cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Limequat does not have fragrant flowers. Limequat has allergic reactions like and Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like . 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 Limequat and Moonlight cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Limequat and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Limequat and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonlight cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral.
Limequat and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Limequat and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Care of Limequat and Moonlight cactus
Care of Limequat and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Moonlight cactus pruning is done . In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.