‹ All plantsMoon Cactus
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Desert cactiMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Small globular ribbed cactus commonly sold as brightly colored chlorophyll-deficient grafted forms.
Growth habit: upright or trailing cactus.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Brightly colored Moon Cactus forms are typically grafted and depend on both scion and rootstock health.
Care guide
Very bright light with direct sun. Direct sun: Direct sun is strongly beneficial after acclimation.
Allow the mix to dry thoroughly between deep waterings.
Very fast-draining gritty cactus mix with high mineral content.
Average dry household humidity.
No support normally needed.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
