Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not avilable
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
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, Not Available
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
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Not Available
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
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 Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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, Not Available, 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
Not Available
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
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 Not Available and Marigold season is Not Available. 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, Not Available 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 Not Available 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: Not Available
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 Not Available 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.