Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 'Variegata'

Owned by Jennifer & Paige Simpson (@RoyalAlchemy).

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Notes

Family: Cactaceae. This is a variegated specimen showing red, orange, and yellow pigments. Unlike the fully chlorophyll-deficient 'Hibotan' cultivars, this variegated form can survive on its own roots because it retains green sections for photosynthesis.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Moon Cactus

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Cactus, Houseplant, Succulent
Growing Medium
Cactus mix with perlite/pumice top dressing
Growth Habit
Succulent, Cactus

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Offset / Pup

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat Location
Paraguay

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Cactaceae. This is a variegated specimen showing red, orange, and yellow pigments. Unlike the fully chlorophyll-deficient 'Hibotan' cultivars, this variegated form can survive on its own roots because it retains green sections for photosynthesis.

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Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 'Variegata' by RoyalAlchemy

Gymnocalycium

mihanovichii 'Variegata'

Common NameMoon Cactus

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Cactus, Houseplant, Succulent
Growth Habit
Succulent, Cactus
Growing MediumCactus mix with perlite/pumice top dressing

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Offset / Pup

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationParaguay

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Cactaceae. This is a variegated specimen showing red, orange, and yellow pigments. Unlike the fully chlorophyll-deficient 'Hibotan' cultivars, this variegated form can survive on its own roots because it retains green sections for photosynthesis.