Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not avilable
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Circular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Itchiness
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
अजवाइन
In German
Selenicereus
Ajowan
In French
Selenicereus
Ajowan
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Selenicereus
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
aipo
In Polish
Selenicereus
seler
In Latin
moonlight cactus
semina Carom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Ajwain plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Ajwain plant
Care of Moonlight cactus and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.