Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
China
Types
Not avilable
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Type of Soil
Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Not Available
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Double
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
Gardenia
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Gardenia
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Gardenia
In German
Selenicereus
Gardenie
In French
Selenicereus
Gardénia
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Gardenia
In Greek
Selenicereus
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
gardênia
In Polish
Selenicereus
Gardenia
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Gardenia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Ixoroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Gardenia
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Gardenia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Moonlight cactus and Gardenia Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Gardenia are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Gardenia
Care of Moonlight cactus and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.