Description
The popular moon cactus plant is a small grafted cactus.
Sr |
Item name |
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
Plants prefer temperatures on the warm side but need a minimum of 48 degrees F(9 degrees C) to survive. Indoor plants should be partially shielded from bright sunlight by slatted blinds during the brightest part of the day.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