Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
Not avilable
Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
Desert
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Allergy
Itchiness
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
peruvian lily
In German
Selenicereus
peruanische Lilie
In French
Selenicereus
lis des Incas
In Spanish
Selenicereus
lirio peruano
In Greek
Selenicereus
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
lírio peruano
In Polish
Selenicereus
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian-Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian-Lily? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Peruvian-Lily. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Peruvian-Lily 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-Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Peruvian-Lily season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Moonlight cactus and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Peruvian-Lily 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-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.