Moonlight cactus

Cumin

About Moonlight cactus and Cumin

Moonlight cactus

Cumin

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Herbs

Origin

Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

Not avilable

White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin

Number of Varieties

103

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert

Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Weeping

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

4.20 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Alkaline, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Allergy

Itchiness

Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Nut

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping

Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Selenicereus pteranthus

CUMINUM cyminum

Common Name

Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus

Cumin

In Hindi

moonlight cactus

जीरा संयंत्र

In German

Selenicereus

Kümmelpflanze

In French

Selenicereus

Usine de cumin

In Spanish

Selenicereus

planta de comino

In Greek

Selenicereus

εργοστάσιο κύμινο

In Portuguese

Selenicereus

Cumin planta

In Polish

Selenicereus

Kmin roślin

In Latin

moonlight cactus

Cumin plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Apiales

Family

Cactaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Selenicereus

Cuminum

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Hylocereeae

Scandiceae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Apioideae

Number of Species

1100

1 27800

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Properties of Moonlight cactus and Cumin

Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Cumin. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Cumin 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 Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Cumin

Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Cumin season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.

Moonlight cactus and Cumin Physical Information

Moonlight cactus and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Cumin are as follows:

Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green

Care of Moonlight cactus and Cumin

Care of Moonlight cactus and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Cumin 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 Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.