Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan yellow has the common name ‘Moon cactus.’ Belonging to the Cactaceae family, Gymnocalycium mihanovichii cactus is popular and prized amongst collectors. The funnel/bell-shaped cacti usually grow up to a height of 1 foot. The origin of the succulent can be traced to Mexico. The growth rate is fast and rapid, with tiny roundish offsets circling the parent plant. The plant is usually blue or green, with white hair covering the entire cactus. The spines are quite sharp, even if the overall look is fluffy. This summer-dormant plant requires partial shade sun exposure to grow profoundly.

Growth Rate

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan has a fast growth rate.

Flowering

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii cactus bears yellow-colored flowers during the blooming season, which lies between spring and summer.

Watering and Feeding

Powderpuff cactus should never sit in water. Watering is important, but only when the soil is completely dried out. During winter, watering should be suspended.

Soil

This variety of cacti requires well-drained porous soil containing sand or perlite and should be kept dry between two waterings.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone of the Powderpuff cactus is 11 to 12, with a frost tolerance of -5° C (23° F).

Light
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan yellow plant appreciates bright light but grows well when kept in partial shade. When kept on the window sill, ensure that the cactus gets uninterrupted light.

Propagation

The Powderpuff cactus can be easily propagated from offsets found at the base of the parent plant. Gymnocalycium mihanovichii is not very demanding about care.

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan yellow is a must-have succulent in your garden. The stocky Gymnocalycium mihanovichii grafting with silky hair is the owner’s pride!

Bloom Season	Spring and summer
Botanical Name	Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Dormancy	Summer
Family	Cactaceae
Flower Color	Yellow
Growth Habit	Funnel / bell
Mature Size	1 foot
Native Area	Mexico
Resistance	5° C