Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii (Mini Grafted Cactus) - Variety 5

$5.10 incl. GST
POT SIZE
  • 5cm(Ø) x 5cm(H) x 14cm(Overall Height)
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Description

DISCLAIMER

  1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and though look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
  2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Commonly referred to as 'Hibotan' or "moon cactus," these are not a single species cactus but rather two different cacti that have been grafted together. 
  • The colorful top part is known scientifically as  Gymnocalycium mihanovichii.
  • It is endemic to Paraguay and some provinces of Argentina. In the wild, it is not nearly this colorful.
  • The specimens sold in garden shops all over the world are actually mutant varieties that do not produce chlorophyll, thus revealing other pigments that are normally masked by green. 

SOIL REQUIREMENT

  • A rich, fast-draining cactus mix with a low pH is ideal.
  • Make sure the soil meets the needs of the host cactus on the bottom.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

  • You do not need to regularly fertilize your cactus plant, but you should dose it with a cactus fertilizer every month during its growing season (April to September).
  • Suspend feeding during the dormant winter period.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Place these guys indoors or sheltered under verandas or patios as the rootstock is sensitive to the cold and frost.
  • They do need partial sun, so next to a window is the perfect location if they are indoors.

WATER REQUIREMENT

  • Very little maintenance is required for these guys to thrive; in fact, one of the main reasons grafted cacti suffer is through overwatering.
  • Water them sparingly, only when the soil is dry (this can take anywhere from a week to a month depending on location, time of year, and environmental factors).

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