Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not avilable
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Pawpaw
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Selenicereus
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Selenicereus
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Selenicereus
planta de la papaya
In Greek
Selenicereus
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
planta mamão
In Polish
Selenicereus
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
moonlight cactus
quince herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Cactaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Pawpaw
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Pawpaw season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Pawpaw Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Pawpaw are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Pawpaw
Care of Moonlight cactus and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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 Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.