Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Desert
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Selenicereus
Kracher penstemon
In French
Selenicereus
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Selenicereus
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Selenicereus
petarda penstemon
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Moonlight cactus and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Firecracker Penstemon. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Firecracker Penstemon season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Moonlight cactus and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.