Purple Red Bicolor Grafted Moon Cactus - Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan purple-red this winter-growing

this winter-growing

the mother rosette (Hens) of Ruby Heart spreads in all directions producing offsets

Let the offsets dry for a day

A word of caution - do not plant the swollen stems too deep

It tends to rot in winter during the resting phase

Purple Red Bicolor Grafted Moon Cactus - Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan purple-red this winter-growingGymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan is known by its common name Moon Cactus. The unique cacti lack chlorophyll and, therefore, are so intensely colored. Lack of chlorophyll means that the plant cannot survive independently and the mutant has to be grafted onto another cactus that appears in a globular shape on the top. Belonging to the Cactaceae family, this winter dormant succulent is characterized by a slow growth rate. Its origin can be traced to