Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Desert
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Stevia
In German
Selenicereus
Stevia
In French
Selenicereus
Stevia
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Stevia
In Greek
Selenicereus
Stevia
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Stevia
In Polish
Selenicereus
Stewia
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Stevia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Stevia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Eupatorieae
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Stevia
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Stevia season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Moonlight cactus and Stevia Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Stevia are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Stevia
Care of Moonlight cactus and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.