Gymnocalycium Friedrichii is commonly known as ‘Grafted Moon Cactus Pink’. By lovingly nurturing and caring for this Globose shape plant, you may be able to get it to grow slightly larger, up to a height of 10-12 cm, but it will never grow into a full-sized cactus. It will always be referred to as a dwarf. It has its origin in South America and belongs to the Cactaceae family. Grafted Moon Cactus is winter-dormant.
Growth Rate
Gymnocalycium friedrichii is a slow succulent that takes many years to reach its full size.
Flowering
The Moon cactus flowers are small and come in a variety of colors. White, yellow, green, and pink are the most common colors. This plant blooms from mid-spring to early summer season.
Watering and Feeding
Gymnocalycium friedrichii plants do not require a lot of water. The method of deep soaking followed by complete drying out is the best watering schedule to follow when watering them.
Soil
There are no specific soil requirements for this plant in terms of pH level. The best way to ensure good drainage is to create a soil environment composed of cactus-potting soil and mineral grit.
Hardiness
Cactus moon grafted will not be able to withstand repeated frost exposure. It has a frost tolerance of -1.1° C (30.02° F) and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11.
Light
This succulent plant requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It is best to cultivate your Gymnocalycium friedrichii cactus plant in beds outside, where it should be planted in a spot that receives partial to light shade sun exposure.
Propagation
This houseplant is a simple succulent to grow. It can be propagated successfully using two different methods, namely seeds and cuttings.
Gymnocalycium Friedrichii is the best houseplant to own. Moon cactus care is easy, and one should definitely get their hands on this plant.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid spring to early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium friedrichii |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | PalePink |
| Flower Color | PalePink, purplishpink, yellow, white, green |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Globose stem |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 911 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 1012 cm tall |
| Native Area | South to Northwestern Paraguay |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Elongated |
| Special Features | Elongated, flattened unique shape, reddish brown body |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, dogs friendly, cats friendly |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesArrived healthy with a bloom
Arrived well packaged, it had two blooms, one of them opened after 3 days.
United Statescool cactus
Order arrived quickly. Packing was impeccable. Gravel top layer was sufficient to cover surface of larger re-pot. Cactus has two buds preparing to open. Color of cactus is green, but this is likely due to my having it in my office window and it getting less direct sunlight. It seems happy enough in the office window too.
United StatesBeautiful and Easy Going
My plants arrived quickly and in amazing packaging. All were potted with a gravel topper, and I was able to open and unwrap each one in my home office with little spillage of gravel or soil. This gorgeous cactus arrived dark colored with a bud ready to bloom. After unpacking, I watered it and put it in the sun and was treated to a gorgeous bloom on the first day! After 7 days, it definitely is greener than before, but has been having shaded and morning sun. I'm going to try some afternoon sun to enhance the darker coloration of the stem. Overall, a very happy plant, and I will order again from Planet Desert!
United StatesGreat plant in very good condition
I was initially disappointed that a bud broke off in the shipping. I have to say that the packing was meticulous. And now that another bud is coming on I am very happy. I will definitely look for more of your plants in the future.
United StatesAmazing
Very nice and surprised with the blooms Thanks
- Description
- Features
Gymnocalycium Friedrichii is commonly known as ‘Grafted Moon Cactus Pink’. By lovingly nurturing and caring for this Globose shape plant, you may be able to get it to grow slightly larger, up to a height of 10-12 cm, but it will never grow into a full-sized cactus. It will always be referred to as a dwarf. It has its origin in South America and belongs to the Cactaceae family. Grafted Moon Cactus is winter-dormant.
Growth Rate
Gymnocalycium friedrichii is a slow succulent that takes many years to reach its full size.
Flowering
The Moon cactus flowers are small and come in a variety of colors. White, yellow, green, and pink are the most common colors. This plant blooms from mid-spring to early summer season.
Watering and Feeding
Gymnocalycium friedrichii plants do not require a lot of water. The method of deep soaking followed by complete drying out is the best watering schedule to follow when watering them.
Soil
There are no specific soil requirements for this plant in terms of pH level. The best way to ensure good drainage is to create a soil environment composed of cactus-potting soil and mineral grit.
Hardiness
Cactus moon grafted will not be able to withstand repeated frost exposure. It has a frost tolerance of -1.1° C (30.02° F) and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11.
Light
This succulent plant requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It is best to cultivate your Gymnocalycium friedrichii cactus plant in beds outside, where it should be planted in a spot that receives partial to light shade sun exposure.
Propagation
This houseplant is a simple succulent to grow. It can be propagated successfully using two different methods, namely seeds and cuttings.
Gymnocalycium Friedrichii is the best houseplant to own. Moon cactus care is easy, and one should definitely get their hands on this plant.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid spring to early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium friedrichii |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | PalePink |
| Flower Color | PalePink, purplishpink, yellow, white, green |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Globose stem |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 911 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 1012 cm tall |
| Native Area | South to Northwestern Paraguay |
| Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Elongated |
| Special Features | Elongated, flattened unique shape, reddish brown body |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, dogs friendly, cats friendly |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesArrived healthy with a bloom
Arrived well packaged, it had two blooms, one of them opened after 3 days.
United Statescool cactus
Order arrived quickly. Packing was impeccable. Gravel top layer was sufficient to cover surface of larger re-pot. Cactus has two buds preparing to open. Color of cactus is green, but this is likely due to my having it in my office window and it getting less direct sunlight. It seems happy enough in the office window too.
United StatesBeautiful and Easy Going
My plants arrived quickly and in amazing packaging. All were potted with a gravel topper, and I was able to open and unwrap each one in my home office with little spillage of gravel or soil. This gorgeous cactus arrived dark colored with a bud ready to bloom. After unpacking, I watered it and put it in the sun and was treated to a gorgeous bloom on the first day! After 7 days, it definitely is greener than before, but has been having shaded and morning sun. I'm going to try some afternoon sun to enhance the darker coloration of the stem. Overall, a very happy plant, and I will order again from Planet Desert!
United StatesGreat plant in very good condition
I was initially disappointed that a bud broke off in the shipping. I have to say that the packing was meticulous. And now that another bud is coming on I am very happy. I will definitely look for more of your plants in the future.
United StatesAmazing
Very nice and surprised with the blooms Thanks
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