Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Northern America
Types
Not avilable
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Desert
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
-
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, 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, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
Syringa
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Lilac
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
बकाइन
In German
Selenicereus
Flieder
In French
Selenicereus
lilas
In Spanish
Selenicereus
lila
In Greek
Selenicereus
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
lilás
In Polish
Selenicereus
liliowy
In Latin
moonlight cactus
lilac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Syringa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Lilacs
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Lilacs season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Lilacs Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Lilacs are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Lilacs
Care of Moonlight cactus and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.