Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, Central America, South America
Types
-
princess of the night, Honolulu queen
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-14
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Light Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Pink, Purple, Salmon, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, Fever, Heart problems, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Rheumatism, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
CEREUS
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Night blooming cereus
In German
Spigelia
cereus
In French
Spigelia
cereus
In Spanish
Spigelia
cereus
In Portuguese
Spigelia
cereus
In Polish
Spigelia
cereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Loganiceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Cereus
Season and care of Pinkroot and Cereus is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Cereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cereus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cereus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Cereus Physical Information
Pinkroot and Cereus physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cereus height is 250.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Cereus are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Cereus flower color: Light Pink and White
- Cereus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pinkroot and Cereus
Care of Pinkroot and Cereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cereus pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.