Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Types
Not avilable
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Desert
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Twisted/Contorted
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Red
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Elephant Bush
In German
Selenicereus
Elephant Bush
In French
Selenicereus
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Selenicereus
elefante Bush
In Greek
Selenicereus
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Selenicereus
Elephant Bush
In Latin
moonlight cactus
bush elephant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Elephant Bush season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Elephant Bush
Care of Moonlight cactus and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.