Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not avilable
Not avilable
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Not Available
Pruning
Not Available
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Semi-Double
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
moonlight cactus
In German
Selenicereus
Selenicereus
In French
Selenicereus
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Selenicereus
In Greek
Selenicereus
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Selenicereus
In Polish
Selenicereus
Selenicereus
In Latin
moonlight cactus
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Moonlight cactus and Moonlight cactus
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Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Moonlight cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available.
Moonlight cactus and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Moonlight cactus and Moonlight cactus
Care of Moonlight cactus and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.