Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Not avilable
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Blue, orange brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Double
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
Rosa Gallica
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Gallica Rose
In German
Selenicereus
Gallica Rose
In French
Selenicereus
Gallica Rose
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Gallica Rose
In Greek
Selenicereus
Gallica Rose
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Gallica Rose
In Polish
Selenicereus
Gallica Rose
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Gallica Rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Gallic Rose
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Gallic Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Gallic Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Gallic Rose season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Gallic Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Gallic Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Gallic Rose Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Gallic Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Gallic Rose height is 50.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Gallic Rose are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Gallic Rose flower color: Dark Purple, Pink and Purple
- Gallic Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Gallic Rose
Care of Moonlight cactus and Gallic Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Gallic Rose 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 Gallic Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.