Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Habitat
Desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 24
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abandonment, epilepsy, Fever, Gout, Leprosy, Skin irritation, Syphilis, Tooth ache, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
CALOTROPIS gigantea
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Crown flower
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Crown flower
In German
Selenicereus
Crown Blume
In French
Selenicereus
fleur de la Couronne
In Spanish
Selenicereus
flor de la corona
In Greek
Selenicereus
στέμμα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
coroa da flor
In Polish
Selenicereus
korona kwiatu
In Latin
moonlight cactus
flos florum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Calotropis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asclepiadoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Moonlight cactus and Crown Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Crown Flower? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Crown Flower. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Crown Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Crown Flower 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 Crown Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Crown Flower
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Crown Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Crown Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Crown Flower season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Crown Flower is Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Crown Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Crown Flower Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Crown Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Crown Flower height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Crown Flower are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Crown Flower flower color: Lavender
- Crown Flower leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Moonlight cactus and Crown Flower
Care of Moonlight cactus and Crown Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Crown Flower 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 Crown Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.