Add exotic and easy-care beauty to your favorite space with stunning Variegated Moon Cactus. This low-water features a ribbed body that’s dark green and variegated with shades of pink, red, orange, or yellow. Each individual plant is unique in its coloring and pattern—no two are exactly the same.

 

This slow-growing cactus shows off beautiful variegation as well as surprisingly large creamy pink flowers when the plant is happy. Variegated Moon Cactus is perfect for windowsills as well as well-lit desks and tabletops. Because it stays small compared to other cacti, it’s perfect for dorms, apartments, and offices where space is at a premium.

 

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• Low water needs means it’s extremely forgiving of neglect
•        Perfect for beginners or experienced plant parents
•           Can eventually grow 6 inches tall or wide
•           Long-lived plant that can live for decades

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Plant Bio

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Variegata

 

Native to areas of Paraguay in South America, this slow-growing cactus has a rounded, ribbed body with short spines and eye-catching variegation in a variety of colors. Unlike the forms of Gymnocalycium mihanovichii commonly grown and grafted onto other plants, this selection has chlorophyll and can grow just fine on its own. When happy, it produces creamy to pinkish flowers.

Like most cacti, it needs a spot with lots of bright light to thrive. It enjoys natural light, artificial light, or a mix of both. The more light it gets, the brighter and more intense the variegation will appear.

 

Water this Cactus once it starts to dry out. On average, that may be once every two weeks or so, but frequency will vary depending on environmental conditions. If in doubt, keep it too dry than too wet. One way to determine if it’s thirsty is to insert a wood toothpick in the pot’s drainage hole. Leave it there for a minute or so, then pull it out. If the toothpick is clean, the plant is dry and can use water. If the toothpick has potting mix attached, then it’s probably moist enough.

 

Average household relative humidity levels are fine for this desert-dwelling Cactus.

Variegated Moon Cactus thrives in average household temperatures (65-85F), but tolerates warmer conditions, as well.