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 | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium mihanovichii |
| Common Name | Moon cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pinkish white |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Globular shape |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 to 11 |
| Mature Size | 3 to 5 cm |
| Native Area | Argentina. |
| Resistance | −6.7 °c |
| Sun Exposure | Deep shade |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium mihanovichii |
| Common Name | Moon cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pinkish white |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Globular shape |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 to 11 |
| Mature Size | 3 to 5 cm |
| Native Area | Argentina. |
| Resistance | −6.7 °c |
| Sun Exposure | Deep 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 | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium mihanovichii |
| Common Name | Moon cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pinkish white |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Globular shape |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 to 11 |
| Mature Size | 3 to 5 cm |
| Native Area | Argentina. |
| Resistance | −6.7 °c |
| Sun Exposure | Deep shade |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gymnocalycium mihanovichii |
| Common Name | Moon cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pinkish white |
| Genus | Gymnocalycium |
| Growth Habit | Globular shape |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 to 11 |
| Mature Size | 3 to 5 cm |
| Native Area | Argentina. |
| Resistance | −6.7 °c |
| Sun Exposure | Deep shade |