Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Africa, Asia
Types
Not avilable
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Desert
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
बैंगन
In German
Selenicereus
Aubergine
In French
Selenicereus
Aubergine
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Berenjena
In Greek
Selenicereus
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Berinjela
In Polish
Selenicereus
Bakłażan
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Eggplant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Eggplant
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Eggplant season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Eggplant Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Eggplant are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Eggplant
Care of Moonlight cactus and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.