These cacti, called the Moon Cactus are extremely bright pink, red, or orange. It is a gorgeous plant and perfect for a bright, fun and quirky ornamental piece.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: Depends on which cactus it is grafted.
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Paraguay
Watering needs: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium mihanovichii |
| Common Name | Red grafted moon cactus, Ruby ball |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Funnel / bell |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 11 to 12 |
| Mature Size | 1 foot |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 9° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium mihanovichii |
| Common Name | Red grafted moon cactus, Ruby ball |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Funnel / bell |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 11 to 12 |
| Mature Size | 1 foot |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 9° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
These cacti, called the Moon Cactus are extremely bright pink, red, or orange. It is a gorgeous plant and perfect for a bright, fun and quirky ornamental piece.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: Depends on which cactus it is grafted.
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Paraguay
Watering needs: Summer grower, water regularly in summer, keep rather dry in winter
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium mihanovichii |
| Common Name | Red grafted moon cactus, Ruby ball |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Funnel / bell |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 11 to 12 |
| Mature Size | 1 foot |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 9° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium mihanovichii |
| Common Name | Red grafted moon cactus, Ruby ball |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Funnel / bell |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 11 to 12 |
| Mature Size | 1 foot |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 9° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |