Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herb
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Not avilable
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
4.20 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Allergy
Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Hydrangea
In German
Selenicereus
Hortensie
In French
Selenicereus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Hortensia
In Greek
Selenicereus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Selenicereus
Hortensja
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Silver Thyme season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Silver Thyme
Care of Moonlight cactus and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.