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 |
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Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium mihanovichii |
Common Name | Red grafted moon cactus, Ruby ball |
Dormancy | Summer |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Red |
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 |
- 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 |
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 |