Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
-
Types
Not avilable
Ocimum americanum
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Itchiness
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Selenicereus
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Selenicereus
citron basilic
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Selenicereus
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
manjericão limão
In Polish
Selenicereus
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
moonlight cactus
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Lemon Basil season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Lemon Basil
Care of Moonlight cactus and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.