Moon Cactus (Grafted, Maroon) - Cactus Plant

It is actually infested with mealybugs. The appearance of white fuzz on plants because they exhibit a white, cotton-like wax all over their bodies.

You can use any organic fertilizer for Moon cactus.

Moon cactus grafting should be done in summer(April-June).

Use very clean, sterile instruments when making cuts. Choose healthy plants and prepare a scion. Cut off the top or at least a 1-inch (
2.5 cm.) stem. Then prepare the rootstock by beheading a cactus to within a few inches of the soil. Set the scion on top of the cut portion of the still rooted rootstock so both vascular cambium are situated together. Use rubber bands to hold the pieces joined as one. Grafted cactus care is the same as ungrafted cactus. Watch for any insects at the union or rot. In about two months, you can remove the rubber bands and the union should be sealed.

Yes, Moon cactus need 4-6 hrs of sunlight also it will grow well in indirect bright light.

Yes, Moon cactus grow flowers in spring to summer.

No, Moon cactus can not change color.

Moon cactus are small plants that grow up to 20-30 cm.

No, Moon cactus is not edible it is a unique ornamental plant.

Moon cactus is grown by cuttings. when the following conditions are available.
1. Pot size up to 7-10 upper diameter inch with a drainage hole.
2. Sunlight- 4-6 hours of natural direct bright sunlight is required.
3. Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well-drained, fertile and nutrient-rich.
4. Water-Water the plant when 3-4 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
5. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season summer(April-June).

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Moon cactus turning yellow due to lack of water.

Scientific name of Moon cactus is Gymnocalycium mihanovichii belongs to the Cactaceae family.

Water Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Yes, you can grow red Moon cactus in the pot or in-ground but it is a slow-growing cactus plant.

Moon cactus bloom Year-round.

If the Mooncactus starts to turn black, this usually means it is rotting due to either over-watered, has poor drainage or both

Yes, Moon Cactus is mildly poisonous to dogs if digested.

While there are reports of moon cactus remaining healthy for as long as five years.

Find Right Size Pot for Cactus. Selact the pot of having size up to 4 inches. Make the potting mix - Contents: Sand (50%), and anyone of the following in 50 % amount Perlite / Vermiculite / Cocopeat (50%). While repotting remove the pups from mother plant of having 1 inches tall. Place a small amount of soil mix in the bottom of the new container. Carefully set the Cactus pup in the new container. If the bottom of the Cactus is not level with the rim of the pot, remove it and add a little more soil. Keep doing this until the Cactus is level with the rim. Water- Water the plant thoroughly. Keep a day after repotting and then water. Use care when watering, since overwatering is one of the biggest problems with Cactus. Let the soil dry out completely between watering, avoid overwatering.

Moon cactus can propagate by using offsets cutting and grafting, consider the following points for propagation through offsets. The offset can simply be pinched off and potted after a couple of days of drying at room temperature to callus over the wound. the soil should be dump for about 4 weeks.check for roots by tugging at the plant. if the pot lifts with the plant, then you can be assured that it has rooted.

Moon cactus turning brown due to over-watering or poor drainage or both, due to disease and pest infestation.

Moon cactus is soft due to overwatering and bacterial infections or other fungal infections.

You can remove these and pot them separately as individual moon cactus plants, but it still needs a green cacti host, which supplies the plant its chlorophyll.

Moon cactus is a species of cactus from South America.

Yes, Moon cactus can grow in indirect as well as direct bright(4-6)hrs light.

Yes, the Moon cactus are the real growing plants.

Dry rot is caused by several different fungi, primarily Phyllosticta concave and Mycosphaerella species.

Moon cactus made by the bottom of the Hibotan and the top of the rootstock cactus.

Moon cactus losing color due to more or less sunlight availability and also due to any disease or pest infestation.

Moon cactus is not an edible plant.

Yes, you can propagate Moon Cactus by using pups, cuttings and grafting.

Yes it will grow without grafting also, you can use other propagation methods to grow it

If you notice white fuzz spots on your cactus plants, they are likely infested with mealybugs

Moon cactus is a slow-growing plant it will grow up to 20-30 cm.