Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Argentina
Types
Not avilable
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Desert
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Allergy
Itchiness
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Cholla
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Selenicereus
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Selenicereus
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Selenicereus
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Selenicereus
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
planta Salão
In Polish
Selenicereus
roślin Hall
In Latin
moonlight cactus
plant Hall
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Cholla
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Cholla season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Cholla Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Cholla are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Moonlight cactus and Cholla
Care of Moonlight cactus and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.