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Moon Cactus

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii

  • Scented
Moon Cactus (Gymnocalycium mihanovichii)

Photo: CactusManHere · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

pink, white

What actually matters with this one

The neon-coloured tops sold in shops cannot photosynthesise and survive only grafted onto a green rootstock.

How to grow it

Light
part shade
Water
Keep it dry
Hardiness
Zones 10-11
Height
5-10 cm
Flowers
Summer
Difficulty
moderate

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.