Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not avilable
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Itchiness
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
सीताफल
In German
Selenicereus
Zuckerapfel
In French
Selenicereus
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Selenicereus
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Pinha
In Polish
Selenicereus
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Cactaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Annona
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Moonlight cactus and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Moonlight cactus and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Moonlight cactus and Sugar Apple. Moonlight cactus has thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Moonlight cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Moonlight cactus and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Sugar Apple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Moonlight cactus and Sugar Apple
Care of Moonlight cactus and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.