Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
America
Types
Not avilable
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cushion
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Lobelia
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Lobelia
In German
Selenicereus
Lobelie
In French
Selenicereus
Lobelia
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Lobelia
In Greek
Selenicereus
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Lobélia
In Polish
Selenicereus
Lobelia
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Lobelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Lobelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Lobelia
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Lobelia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Moonlight cactus and Lobelia Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Lobelia are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Lobelia
Care of Moonlight cactus and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.