Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not avilable
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Double
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
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, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Selenicereus
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Selenicereus
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Selenicereus
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Selenicereus
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Cereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Cereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.