Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America
Habitat
Desert
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Selenicereus
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Selenicereus
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Selenicereus
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Selenicereus
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Softstem Bulrush season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Moonlight cactus and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Moonlight cactus and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.