Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not avilable
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Itchiness
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
शतवेधी
In German
Selenicereus
Zitronengräser
In French
Selenicereus
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Selenicereus
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Selenicereus
Palczatka
In Latin
moonlight cactus
lemongrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Genus
Selenicereus
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Lemongrass
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Lemongrass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Lemongrass Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Lemongrass are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Lemongrass
Care of Moonlight cactus and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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 Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.