Grafted Purple Moon Cactus - Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan

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Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with four bright pink flowers, rounded stems, and spines against a blurred earthy background.
Close-up of Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with two pink flowers and a bud on a dark red succulent with white-tipped protrusions, blurred background.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus flower with pink and white petals, yellow center, and green-brown succulent pads in the background.
The Grafted Purple Moon Cactus displays a vivid, colorful top, making it a bold and eye-catching addition to home or office décor.
Close-up of a grafted Purple Moon Cactus with ridged purple and green segments, spines, and pink buds, potted among other cacti.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with dark ribbed skin, sharp spines, and a large pale pink flower surrounded by buds.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with ribbed purple-red body and pink buds, potted in white rocks among blurred cacti.
Top-down view of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with pink buds and spines in a pot, surrounded by light stones; striking succulent plant.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with deep pink blooms, yellow centers, and buds, set against a blurred background of cacti.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus showing its dark purple body and pink buds, with blurred potted succulents in the background.
Close-up, top-down view of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with white areoles and bright pink flower buds against a blurred grid background.
A Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with pink flower buds in a pot of light rocks, surrounded by other cacti and succulents.
A Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with a vivid reddish-purple top and green base sits in white rocks, showing bright pink buds.
A Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with a ribbed purple top and pink buds sits on a green stem in light rocks, blurred cacti behind.
The Grafted Purple Moon Cactus displays vivid purple tones on its distinctive succulent base, adding vibrant color to any plant collection.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus showing its dark purple, ribbed top with pink buds and flowers, among other cacti.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with four bright pink flowers, rounded stems, and spines against a blurred earthy background.
Close-up of Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with two pink flowers and a bud on a dark red succulent with white-tipped protrusions, blurred background.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus flower with pink and white petals, yellow center, and green-brown succulent pads in the background.
The Grafted Purple Moon Cactus displays a vivid, colorful top, making it a bold and eye-catching addition to home or office décor.
Close-up of a grafted Purple Moon Cactus with ridged purple and green segments, spines, and pink buds, potted among other cacti.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with dark ribbed skin, sharp spines, and a large pale pink flower surrounded by buds.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with ribbed purple-red body and pink buds, potted in white rocks among blurred cacti.
Top-down view of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with pink buds and spines in a pot, surrounded by light stones; striking succulent plant.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with deep pink blooms, yellow centers, and buds, set against a blurred background of cacti.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus showing its dark purple body and pink buds, with blurred potted succulents in the background.
Close-up, top-down view of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with white areoles and bright pink flower buds against a blurred grid background.
A Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with pink flower buds in a pot of light rocks, surrounded by other cacti and succulents.
A Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with a vivid reddish-purple top and green base sits in white rocks, showing bright pink buds.
A Grafted Purple Moon Cactus with a ribbed purple top and pink buds sits on a green stem in light rocks, blurred cacti behind.
The Grafted Purple Moon Cactus displays vivid purple tones on its distinctive succulent base, adding vibrant color to any plant collection.
Close-up of a Grafted Purple Moon Cactus showing its dark purple, ribbed top with pink buds and flowers, among other cacti.

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan is known by its common name “Moon Cactus”.

The unique cacti lack chlorophyll and, therefore, and as a result this grafted cactus variety has a purple color. Due to a severe Lack of chlorophyll and as a result, this moon cactus cannot survive independently, and the has to be grafted onto another cactus that appears in a globular shape on the top.

Belonging to the Cactaceae family, this winter dormant succulent is characterized by a slow growth rate. Its origin can be traced to Argentina. Reluctant to full sun exposure, the cacti require deep shade to grow healthily to their full height of 3 to 5 cm.

Growth Rate

Moon cactus is easy to grow succulent with a slow growth rate.

Flowering

During summer, which is the blooming season, you can see pinkish-white Moon cactus flowers appear.

Watering and Feeding

Moon cactus care and watering needs are minimal, especially in winters. During the rest of the year, ensure to water deeply and then wait before the soil completely dries up.

Soil

The soil to pot Gymnocalycium mihanovichii should be light and fast draining.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone of this succulent is 8 to 11. It is frost-hardy and has a frost tolerance of −6.7 ° C (19.94 ° F).

Light

Moon cacti love warmer temperatures but not the scorching sun. They grow well when sheltered by taller trees in the open. When planted indoors, they need to be placed behind windows with blinds and curtains. Ensure to offer deep shade for their impressive growth.

Propagation

The best time to propagate is spring. Offsets from the plant base should be removed and rooted in a cactus potting soil.

Have a cactus garden? Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan Grafted or Moon Purple is an amazing addition indoors or outdoors.

Bloom Season Late spring and summer
Botanical Name Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Common Name Moon cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Genus Gymnocalycium
Growth Habit Globose
Growth Rate Fast growth
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11b
Mature Size 4inches
Native Area South american
Resistance 1°c
Sun Exposure Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
  • Description
  • Key Plant Features

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan is known by its common name “Moon Cactus”.

The unique cacti lack chlorophyll and, therefore, and as a result this grafted cactus variety has a purple color. Due to a severe Lack of chlorophyll and as a result, this moon cactus cannot survive independently, and the has to be grafted onto another cactus that appears in a globular shape on the top.

Belonging to the Cactaceae family, this winter dormant succulent is characterized by a slow growth rate. Its origin can be traced to Argentina. Reluctant to full sun exposure, the cacti require deep shade to grow healthily to their full height of 3 to 5 cm.

Growth Rate

Moon cactus is easy to grow succulent with a slow growth rate.

Flowering

During summer, which is the blooming season, you can see pinkish-white Moon cactus flowers appear.

Watering and Feeding

Moon cactus care and watering needs are minimal, especially in winters. During the rest of the year, ensure to water deeply and then wait before the soil completely dries up.

Soil

The soil to pot Gymnocalycium mihanovichii should be light and fast draining.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone of this succulent is 8 to 11. It is frost-hardy and has a frost tolerance of −6.7 ° C (19.94 ° F).

Light

Moon cacti love warmer temperatures but not the scorching sun. They grow well when sheltered by taller trees in the open. When planted indoors, they need to be placed behind windows with blinds and curtains. Ensure to offer deep shade for their impressive growth.

Propagation

The best time to propagate is spring. Offsets from the plant base should be removed and rooted in a cactus potting soil.

Have a cactus garden? Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan Grafted or Moon Purple is an amazing addition indoors or outdoors.

Bloom Season

Late spring and summer

Flower Color

Yellow

Growth Rate

Fast growth

Hardiness Zone

9b to 11b

Mature Size

4inches

Resistance

1°c

Sun Exposure

Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Bloom Season Late spring and summer
Botanical Name Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Common Name Moon cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Genus Gymnocalycium
Growth Habit Globose
Growth Rate Fast growth
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11b
Mature Size 4inches
Native Area South american
Resistance 1°c
Sun Exposure Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Late spring and summer
Botanical Name Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Common Name Moon cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Genus Gymnocalycium
Growth Habit Globose
Growth Rate Fast growth
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11b
Mature Size 4inches
Native Area South american
Resistance 1°c
Sun Exposure Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

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