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About Moonlight cactus and Muhly Grass

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
1.3 Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
1.4 Types
Not avilable
Lindheimer's muhly
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
About Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Desert
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 3
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
60.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
About Cyclamen
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Brown
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
1% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
17% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Salt
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Not Available
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Ladybug
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
90% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
36% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
No Grass Plants Garden Plants has it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
2% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
66% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
18% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
65% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Not Available
Ladybug beetles
5.12 Allergy
Itchiness
Not Available
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
40% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Whole plant
6.2.3 Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
7.2 Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Pink Muhly Grass
7.2.1 In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Muhly Grass
7.2.2 In German
Selenicereus
hairawn muhly
7.2.3 In French
Selenicereus
muhly herbe
7.2.4 In Spanish
Selenicereus
muhly Grass
7.2.5 In Greek
Selenicereus
Muhly Grass
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Selenicereus
muhly grama
7.2.7 In Polish
Selenicereus
Muhly Trawa
7.2.8 In Latin
moonlight cactus
Muhly Grass
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
8.5 Family
Cactaceae
Poaceae
8.6 Genus
Selenicereus
Muhlenbergia
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Moonlight cactus and Muhly Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Muhly Grass? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Muhly Grass. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Muhly Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Muhly Grass

Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Muhly Grass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Moonlight cactus and Muhly Grass Physical Information

Moonlight cactus and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Muhly Grass are as follows:

  • Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow

  • Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available

  • Muhly Grass flower color: Pink

  • Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Moonlight cactus and Muhly Grass

Care of Moonlight cactus and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.