Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not avilable
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Desert
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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, 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 Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering in winter
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
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
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Cleistocactus
In German
Selenicereus
Cleistocactus
In French
Selenicereus
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Selenicereus
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Selenicereus
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Moonlight cactus and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Cleistocactus. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Cleistocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Cleistocactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Moonlight cactus and Cleistocactus
Care of Moonlight cactus and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.