Description
The popular moon cactus plant is a small grafted cactus.
Sr | Item name |
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1 | Moon Cactus (Grafted, Maroon) - Cactus Plant |
2 | 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Moon cactus plants come in vibrant bright colors of hot maroon. These are small plants, generally only a half inch across, although there are cultivars that get up to 8 inches in diameter.
Plant Specifications
Plant Height | 8 inch (20 cm) |
Plant Spread | 3 inch (8 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name | Moon Cactus |
Maximum Reachable Height | Half inch to 8 inches |
Flower Colour | Maroon |
Bloom Time | Spring / Summer |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Moon Cactus care
Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.
Re-pot with the following proportions: 3 parts of potting soil, 1 part of grit (pumice), 1 part of the horticultural-grade sand, 1/2 part of the compost etc.
Sunlight | Bright indirect sunlight |
Watering | Water moon cactus thoroughly, then let the plant dry out between waterings. |
Soil | Well-drained sales |
Temperature | Above 9 degrees C, The tiny moon cactus will not do well in very cold temperatures, so bring it inside to overwinter during the cold winter months. |
Fertilizer | Treat it with a cactus fertilizer every month during its growing season. |
Moon Cactus special feature
Grafted Maroon moon cactus
Moon Cactus uses
Ornamental Use:
- Plants are used for an ornamental purpose