Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Desert
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Black Currant
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Black Currant
In German
Selenicereus
Black Currant
In French
Selenicereus
groseille noire
In Spanish
Selenicereus
negro Grosella
In Greek
Selenicereus
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
groselha-preta
In Polish
Selenicereus
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
moonlight cactus
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Black Currant
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Black Currant season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Black Currant Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Black Currant are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Black Currant
Care of Moonlight cactus and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Black Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.