Moon Cactus Grafted Dark Purple (Gymnocalycium mihanovichii) Plant - Cactuses & Succulents. Natural mutation of the mihanovichii species has resulted in a large group of coloured perennial varieties. These cactus varieties, which are totally or partially devoid of chlorophyll, are spherical in shape and have stems of various colours (orange, yellow, dark purple, fuchsia, etc.). The stems show up to 8 elongated ribs, where small spines appear on the aeroles. The Dark Purple Moon Cactus (Gymnocalycium mihanovichii) is available grafted. The grafted rootstocks belong to the genus Hylocereus.
► It is offered at a price determined by the particular characteristics of the cactus, such as the size of the pot, its height, and age. Large cacti are also available for sale (and planting) upon prior arrangement. In any case, the price or prices listed are indicative.
FOLIAGE | - | |
HEIGHT | 0.30 - 0.50 m | |
DIAMETER | 0.10 - 0.30 m | |
EXPOSURE | Sun | |
MINIMUM TEMPERATURES | From 0 to -1 °C | |
WATERING | Little | |
SOIL | Light | |
SOIL pH | Acidic to Alkaline (6.1 - 7.8) | |
FLOWERS | - | |
FLOWERING SEASON | - | |
SEASIDE PLANTING | No |
Plants | |
Plants Category | Xeriscaping Plants |
Plants Type | Cacti |
Genus | Gymnocalycium |
Species | mihanovichii |
Foliage | - |
Leaves Color | - |
Autumn Foliage Color | - |
Color of Flowers | - |
Flowering | - |
Fragance | No |
Fruit | - |
Soil | Sand, Rocky, Excellent Drainage |
pH of Soil | Range: 6.1 - 7.8. Optimum: 6.5-7.5 |
Irrigation | Low, in dry soil or soil mixture |
Thorns | Yes |
Toxicity | The Gymnocalycium mihanovichii is not toxic |
Allergen | No |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Plant Uses | The Gymnocalycium mihanovichii is used as an indoor and outdoor plant. It is suitable for planting in gardens, in xeriscapes, in rock gardens, in pots, containers and planters. |