Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not avilable
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Weeping
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Reniform
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, 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
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Beans
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Basketary, Edible seed
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
बीजपत्र
In German
Selenicereus
Cotyledon
In French
Selenicereus
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Cotyledon
In Greek
Selenicereus
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Cotyledon
In Polish
Selenicereus
Liścień
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Cotyledon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Moonlight cactus and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Cotyledon. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Cotyledon
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Cotyledon season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Cotyledon Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Cotyledon are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Cotyledon
Care of Moonlight cactus and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.