Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Not avilable
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Lavender
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Lavender
In German
Selenicereus
Lavendel
In French
Selenicereus
Lavande
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Lavanda
In Greek
Selenicereus
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Lavanda
In Polish
Selenicereus
Lawenda
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Lavender
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Lavender season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Lavender Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Lavender are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Lavender
Care of Moonlight cactus and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.