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
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Compound
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Not Available
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
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
No need to prune, 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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
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
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
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
Not Available
Not Available
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 Not Available and Cumin season is Not Available. 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, Not Available 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 Not Available 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: Not Available
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 Not Available and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, 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.