Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not avilable
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
बिगोनिया
In German
Selenicereus
Begonie
In French
Selenicereus
Begonia
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Begonia
In Greek
Selenicereus
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Begônia
In Polish
Selenicereus
Begonia
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cactaceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Begonia
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Begonia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Begonia Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Begonia are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Begonia
Care of Moonlight cactus and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.