Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South Africa
Types
Not avilable
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Clivia
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Clivia
In German
Selenicereus
Clivia
In French
Selenicereus
Clivia
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Clivia
In Greek
Selenicereus
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Clivia
In Polish
Selenicereus
Clivia
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Clivia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Moonlight cactus and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Clivia. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Clivia
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Clivia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Clivia Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Clivia are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Clivia
Care of Moonlight cactus and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.