Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
India, Mediterranean
Types
Not avilable
Punica granatum
Habitat
Desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
Punica granatum
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Pomegranate
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
अनार
In German
Selenicereus
Granatapfel
In French
Selenicereus
Grenade
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Granada
In Greek
Selenicereus
Ρόδι
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Romã
In Polish
Selenicereus
Granat
In Latin
moonlight cactus
malogranatum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Punicaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Punica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Punicoideae
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Pomegranate
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Pomegranate season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Pomegranate Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Pomegranate are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Pomegranate
Care of Moonlight cactus and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.