Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Not avilable
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Needle like
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Late Winter, Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Marijuana
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
मारिजुआना
In German
Selenicereus
Marihuana
In French
Selenicereus
Marijuana
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Marijuana
In Greek
Selenicereus
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Maconha
In Polish
Selenicereus
Marihuana
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Marijuana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Cannabaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Cannabis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Moonlight cactus and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Marijuana. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Marijuana has allergic reactions like Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Moonlight cactus and Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Marijuana
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Marijuana season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Marijuana Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Marijuana are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Marijuana
Care of Moonlight cactus and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.