Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Argentina
Types
Not avilable
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
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
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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, Not Available, 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
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Moonlight cactus and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Cholla. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Cholla has allergic reactions like Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Moonlight cactus and Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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 Not Available and Cholla season is Not Available. 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, Not Available 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 Not Available 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: Not Available
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 Not Available 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.