Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Not avilable
Star anise and more
Habitat
Desert
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Fruit Color
Green
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
-
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Allergy
Itchiness
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Anise
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Selenicereus
Anis
In French
Selenicereus
Anis
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Anís
In Greek
Selenicereus
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
anis
In Polish
Selenicereus
Anyż
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Anethum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Anise
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Anise season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Moonlight cactus and Anise Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Anise are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Anise
Care of Moonlight cactus and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.