Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not avilable
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Desert
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Needle like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, 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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Dill
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
डिल प्लांट
In German
Selenicereus
Dill Pflanze
In French
Selenicereus
Dill usine
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Dill Planta
In Greek
Selenicereus
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Selenicereus
Dill roślin
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Anethum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Moonlight cactus and Dill
Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Dill? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Dill. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Dill doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Dill 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 Dill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Dill
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Dill season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Dill is Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Dill Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Dill are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Dill
Care of Moonlight cactus and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.