Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northern Africa
Types
Not avilable
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
ALOE vera
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Aloe vera, Korphad
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
एलोविरा
In German
Selenicereus
Aloe Vera
In French
Selenicereus
Aloe vera
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Aloe vera
In Greek
Selenicereus
Αλόη
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Aloe Vera
In Polish
Selenicereus
Aloes
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Aloe Vera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Aloe Vera
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Aloe Vera is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Aloe Vera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Aloe Vera season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Aloe Vera Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Aloe Vera physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Aloe Vera are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Aloe Vera
Care of Moonlight cactus and Aloe Vera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Aloe Vera pruning is done 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 Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.