Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not avilable
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Circular cordate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
काली मिर्च
In German
Selenicereus
Pfeffer
In French
Selenicereus
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Selenicereus
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Selenicereus
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
moonlight cactus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Cactaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Black pepper
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Black pepper season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Black pepper Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Black pepper are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Black pepper
Care of Moonlight cactus and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.