Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe
Habitat
Desert
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, 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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
-
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
choy sum
In German
Selenicereus
choy sum
In French
Selenicereus
choy sum
In Spanish
Selenicereus
choy sum
In Greek
Selenicereus
choy sum
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
choy sum
In Polish
Selenicereus
choy sum
In Latin
moonlight cactus
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Choy Sum
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Choy Sum season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Choy Sum Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Choy Sum are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Choy Sum
Care of Moonlight cactus and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.