Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia
Types
Not avilable
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Desert
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
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
Acidic, 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
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Lemon
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
नींबू
In German
Selenicereus
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Selenicereus
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Selenicereus
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Limão
In Polish
Selenicereus
Cytrynowy
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Limon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Lemon
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Lemon season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Lemon Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Lemon are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Lemon
Care of Moonlight cactus and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.