Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Japan
Habitat
Desert
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Fruit Color
Green
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less 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
-
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
sasanqua
In German
Selenicereus
sasanqua
In French
Selenicereus
sasanqua
In Spanish
Selenicereus
sasanqua
In Greek
Selenicereus
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Sasankya
In Polish
Selenicereus
Sasankya
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Sasankya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Cactaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Sasanqua
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Sasanqua season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Sasanqua Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Sasanqua are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Sasanqua
Care of Moonlight cactus and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.