Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not avilable
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Not Available
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
moonlight cactus
In German
Rosa arkansana
Selenicereus
In French
Rosa arkansana
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
Selenicereus
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
Selenicereus
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
Selenicereus
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Moonlight cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Moonlight cactus? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and Moonlight cactus. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and Moonlight cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Prairie Wild Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Prairie Wild Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Prairie Wild Rose and Moonlight cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Moonlight cactus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available.
Prairie Wild Rose and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Moonlight cactus
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.