Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe
Habitat
Desert
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Width
4.20 cm
2.50 cm
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
-
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Applemint Tree
In German
Selenicereus
Applemint Baum
In French
Selenicereus
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Selenicereus
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Selenicereus
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Mentha
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Applemint
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Applemint season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Applemint Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Applemint are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Applemint
Care of Moonlight cactus and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.