Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Not avilable
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Red orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Analgesic
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
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, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
moonlight cactus
In German
Snake plant
Selenicereus
In French
Snake plant
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Snake plant
Selenicereus
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Snake plant
Selenicereus
In Polish
wąż roślin
Selenicereus
In Latin
Snake plant
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Snake Plant and Moonlight cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Snake Plant and Moonlight cactus? We provide you with everything About Snake Plant and Moonlight cactus. Snake Plant doesn't have thorns and Moonlight cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Snake Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Snake Plant has allergic reactions like Analgesic and Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Analgesic. 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 Snake Plant and Moonlight cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snake Plant and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Snake Plant and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonlight cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available.
Snake Plant and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Snake Plant and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Snake Plant and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Snake Plant and Moonlight cactus
Care of Snake Plant and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Snake Plant 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.