Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
Not avilable
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Desert
Roadsides, wastelands
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
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Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
-
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Marigold
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
गेंदा
In German
Selenicereus
Ringelblume
In French
Selenicereus
Souci
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Caléndula
In Greek
Selenicereus
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Malmequer
In Polish
Selenicereus
Nogietek
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Caltha
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Tagetes
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Marigold
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Marigold season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Marigold Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Marigold are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Marigold
Care of Moonlight cactus and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.