Gymnocalycium mihanovichii hibotan orange
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
This cactus, also called Moon Cactus, is extremely bright pink, yellow, red or orange.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Min. average temperature: 10ºC
Sun exposure: light shade
Origin: Paraguay
Watering needs: Summer grower, water regularly during the Summer, keep rather dry during winter.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | Late autumn-winter |
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Common Name | Moon cacti |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Asphodelaceae |
Flower | White with yellow inside |
Frost Tolerance | -5° C |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 9 |
Height | 12 cm |
Origin | South africa |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Gymnocalycium mihanovichii hibotan orange |
Shape | Elongated |
Sun Exposure | Partial shade |