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Moon Cactus
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
A curious cactus with a colorful ball-shaped top.
Make sure the temperatures won't fall under 50 °F. Keep humidity low.
Water only when
the soil is dry.
Stop watering
in the winter.
Choose a moderately
bright location.
watering
light
temperature
Also called Hibotan cactus, Ruby Ball cactus, Grafted cactus, or Star Flowered cactus, this plant is native to Paraguay and Argentina and is a combination of two cacti that have been grafted together. The top cactus is the colorful Gymnocalycium mihanovichii cactus while the lower part could be any cactus species.
feeding
Fertilize once a month in the growing season
(April to September.)
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