How do you care for a Gymnocalycium mihanovichii?
Water the plant regularly throughout the spring and summer months as well as the fall. In the winter months, water infrequently. Before watering, check the soil. It should dry out between watering to avoid the root system rotting away.
How long do Gymnocalycium mihanovichii live?
On average, a Moon Cactus can live anywhere between one to three years. However, there are a few anecdotes of succulent keepers who have kept specimens well over five years.
How big do Gymnocalycium get?
3 to 5 centimeters
Description. The individually growing Gymnocalycium mihanovichii have a broad-spherical, gray-green, often reddish overgrown plant body, which reaches stature heights and diameter of 3 to 5 centimeters.
How much sun does Gymnocalycium mihanovichii need?
These cacti will do best in an area that received bright indirect light but no more than an hour or two of direct morning sunlight. Too much direct sun will cause the colors to wash out.
How often should you water Gymnocalycium?
Watering once a month or once every four weeks, or less, to prevent the soil from drying out completely should be sufficient.
How do you grow Gymnocalycium fast?
Light-wise, Chin cacti do well in bright locations that provide them with plenty of filtered light. For outdoor growing, place your cacti in filtered light or partial shade during the summer. If you grow your cacti indoors near a sunny window, make sure you protect them from direct sunlight using sheer curtains.
How often should I water Gymnocalycium?
Is moon cactus man made?
Moon cactus are man made plants. It is a combination of mutat variant of Gymnocalycium mihanovichii and the Hylocereus plant. You can see, many garden shops sell this plant worldwide. On another note, most of these moon cacti do not produce chlorophyll and they are all mutant varieties.
Is Gymnocalycium toxic to cats?
It is considered toxic, causing vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and lethargy in dogs or cats that ingest it. Similarly to the Jade plant, it tolerates low or high amounts of light, so you can keep it high up and out of paw’s reach!
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When should I repot Gymnocalycium?
Spring is the best time for repotting moon cactus, although the cactus prefers to be rather crowded and doesn’t require a new container more than every few years. New soil, however, is beneficial, as the old soil will lose nutrients and texture over time.