Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Not avilable
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Desert
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
-
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
पेकॉन
In German
Selenicereus
Pekannuss
In French
Selenicereus
Pacanier
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Selenicereus
Pecan
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Selenicereus
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Pecan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Juglandales
Family
Cactaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Pecan
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Pecan season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Pecan Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Pecan are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Pecan
Care of Moonlight cactus and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.