Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Not avilable
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Weeping
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Arrowhead
Plant Season
-
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Partial shade
Pruning
-
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
ANANAS
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Pineapple
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
अनानास
In German
Selenicereus
Ananas
In French
Selenicereus
Ananas
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Piña
In Greek
Selenicereus
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Abacaxi
In Polish
Selenicereus
Ananas
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Bromeliales
Family
Cactaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Pineapple
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Pineapple season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Moonlight cactus and Pineapple Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Pineapple are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Moonlight cactus and Pineapple
Care of Moonlight cactus and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.