Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Not avilable
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Desert
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
-
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Itchiness
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Sikalemen
In German
Selenicereus
Zyklamen
In French
Selenicereus
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Ciclamen
In Greek
Selenicereus
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Cíclame
In Polish
Selenicereus
Cyklamen
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Cyclamen
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Tribe
Hylocereeae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Cyclamen
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Cyclamen season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Moonlight cactus and Cyclamen Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Cyclamen are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Cyclamen
Care of Moonlight cactus and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.