Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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 Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
-
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Itchiness
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
गोभी
In German
Selenicereus
Kohl
In French
Selenicereus
chou
In Spanish
Selenicereus
repollo
In Greek
Selenicereus
λάχανο
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
repolho
In Polish
Selenicereus
kapusta
In Latin
moonlight cactus
brassica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Cabbage
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Cabbage season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Cabbage Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Cabbage are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Cabbage
Care of Moonlight cactus and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.