Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Melanesia
Number of Varieties
10
12
Habitat
Desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Reniform
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
Itchiness
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Basketary, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Copperleaf
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Copperleaf
In German
Selenicereus
Copperleaf
In French
Selenicereus
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Selenicereus
copperleaf
In Greek
Selenicereus
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Copperleaf
In Polish
Selenicereus
CopperLeaf
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Copperleaf
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Copperleaf season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Copperleaf Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Copperleaf are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Moonlight cactus and Copperleaf
Care of Moonlight cactus and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.