Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Minimum Width
40.00 cm
4.20 cm
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
-
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
moonlight cactus
In German
Köcherbaum
Selenicereus
In French
Quiver Tree
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Selenicereus
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Selenicereus
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Selenicereus
In Latin
pharetram ligno
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aloaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Quiver Tree and Moonlight cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Moonlight cactus? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Moonlight cactus. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Moonlight cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Quiver Tree and Moonlight cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonlight cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral.
Quiver Tree and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Care of Quiver Tree and Moonlight cactus
Care of Quiver Tree and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Moonlight cactus pruning is done . In summer Quiver Tree 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.