Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Not avilable
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Calla Lily
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Calla Lily
In German
Selenicereus
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Selenicereus
Lys calla
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Cala
In Greek
Selenicereus
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Calla
In Polish
Selenicereus
Calla Lily
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Genus
Selenicereus
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Calla Lily
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Calla Lily season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Moonlight cactus and Calla Lily Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Calla Lily are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Calla Lily
Care of Moonlight cactus and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.