Learn how to properly care for Gymnocalycium mihanovichii "Moon Cactus"!

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Learn how to properly care for Gymnocalycium mihanovichii "Moon Cactus"!

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Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Moon Cactus
This cute “mutant” cactus is actually a combination of two cacti, typically Gymnocalycium (the scion) and a rootstock cactus, such as Hylocereus. The term “moon cactus” typically refers to the yellow and orange varieties, however red varieties can be included.
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@chelseafentress8313 5 жыл бұрын

For the longest time I really thought they grew naturally like this lol

@Idk-fj8is 4 жыл бұрын

Well my boy she talked about flowers that make fruit that you can grow by itself it might be completely green or a little bit green

@rosalieallecer5625 3 жыл бұрын

me too

@Octoberfurst 3 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@stevenfernandes8498 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@terranceoakley8259 3 жыл бұрын

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@bellasmith4321 5 жыл бұрын

"After the soil is dried out completely, I would give it another 5-6 days before watering it again." No wonder my moon cactus rotted! I didn't realize that they needed so little water. It is quite difficult to tell when they require more water just by visual cues. Definitely a good tip to know as I try to reroot what I managed to save from rot Because the moon cactus is such a statement cactus, I'd pair it with a low-lying green cactus, like ripple jade, or a small delicate flower-like succulent, like october daphne or string of buttons

@froggybibi 4 жыл бұрын

to be fair a lot of them just rot for no apparent reason, i watered mine properly and the top rotted off lol

@tradertom4843 3 жыл бұрын

haha at least you did it with just a moon cactus, most cacti require dry cycles. and even more little water to become dormant during winter months

@angelamartis08 5 жыл бұрын

What an interesting cacti! I never knew the top cannot survive without the bottom portion

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

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@megasocky 4 жыл бұрын

This makes me wonder how the original moon cactus was made.

@samueljohnson4806 4 жыл бұрын

The original Gymnocalycium mihanovichii is green and occasionally it will produce variegated (albino) pups. It's a form of mutation.

@nattyssucculentlife8462 4 жыл бұрын

Good info on this cactus. I’ve had mine in full sun for the last couple of months. Now I know better. I’ll be keeping it in bright light rather then full sun 🌵❤️

@alyssagonzalez8517 5 ай бұрын

Did it die? Mine top part looks like it’s losing its color

@barbarasmith8744 5 жыл бұрын

I have a few of these and 2 of then actually bloomed this year, never thought I would get flowers! Thanks for the tips

@joycelaubach2645 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with Ramona. I always thought they were painted, or were otherwise unnatural. That said, I just bought a pink one. Thank goodness I learned here they don't take full sun. I plan to plant it in an arrangement with a Fairy Castle cactus, which I think will look good. I'll need either another plant or perhaps just some attractive rocks or crystals to balance it out. Still thinking that over.

@triptithimmaiah434 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought this today and came here to learn about it so I dont end up killing it like my other plants 🥺🥺🥺

@lalinmoon3610 3 жыл бұрын

Me too 🥺💗

@triptithimmaiah434 3 жыл бұрын

@@lalinmoon3610 all the besr

@lalinmoon3610 3 жыл бұрын

@@triptithimmaiah434 thankyou. I named him "Timmy". He is a cute little red moon cactus🥺 the very first plant of my life😻🌠

@truepain6961 2 жыл бұрын

@@lalinmoon3610 is he still alive ?

@lalinmoon3610 2 жыл бұрын

@@truepain6961 :'( He died few months back. And 2 of my other cactus died too. 💔

@lisacrawford203 5 жыл бұрын

I had a moon cactus for years and eventually the "moon" fell off Lol! They are cute cactus with lovely moon colors! I think they would pair well with Ogre Ears succulents just for the Wow affect! 😂

@Succulentsandsunshine 5 жыл бұрын

Oooh, I like that idea!

@lazyellie1299 4 жыл бұрын

Succulents and Sunshine I NEEDDD YOUR HELP PLEASE

@lazyellie1299 4 жыл бұрын

Succulents and Sunshine I don’t know what to do the top of my moon cactus has black dots

@lazyellie1299 4 жыл бұрын

Succulents and Sunshine I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO TO GET RID OF THEM BLACK DOTS ON MY MOON CACTUS

@lazyellie1299 4 жыл бұрын

Succulents and Sunshine what will happen if I don’t do anything to the cactus does the black dots indicate it will die PLEASEEEE HELP MEEEE

@adeliew4230 3 жыл бұрын

I stuck a moon cactus to my grandma’s plant Can’t wait for her reaction

@lordgrapemort 5 жыл бұрын

I was very skeptical about this plant before this video... I always thought it was gimmicky but now that I know the story behind them, I kind of want to add them to my plant family and see how it goes!

@becauselesliesays 5 жыл бұрын

I see these in the grocery store all the time and never knew how unusual they are. Now I know why they’re so different. Love the planters they’re in.. per usual! 💕🌵😀

@Succulentsandsunshine 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I got them on Amazon, along with most of the pots. You can see them through my affiliate link here: amazon.com/shop/succulentsandsunshine

@becauselesliesays 5 жыл бұрын

My birthday is this weekend and I’m hoping to get a planter or two I hinted about. If not, I’ll buy one myself!

@viviannedominguez-campos4702 3 жыл бұрын

I just became a Moon Cactus mom! I ran into in my local grocery store and I was amazed by its uniqueness! Thank you sooo much for this informative video this will help me a lot since this is my first plant since I was 8 😂 ❤️💚

@kathymarton9603 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely slowing down in my watering. Thanks for that tip!!!

@yogeshlodwal2737 3 жыл бұрын

I got a red moon cactus. This is my first indoor, very excited

@Succulentsandsunshine 3 жыл бұрын

That is exciting! Best of luck 🙂

@AXNJXN1 4 жыл бұрын

I have learned more from your Channel in the last two weeks than ANY other location! KUDOS to your 'get to the point' and excellent speaking tutorials. Really enjoy your videos (I'm from Tucson!!)

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback! Glad its been so helpful!

@madiskae 5 жыл бұрын

I bought all my friends one of these as party favors! They are so gorgeous

@TinoGNieva 5 жыл бұрын

I always wondered about these guys. Now I know. Weird little plant. I'm still enjoying this series of videos! Im only like 2 months in to my new succulent hobby/life, this series is really helping, thanks for all you do!

@katiemenken6229 4 жыл бұрын

I’m currently growing this one indoors - but you taught me a lot I didn’t know. Mine hasn’t produced any babies or flowers and now I know why! Thanks!!

@lou-hellenphiri-eggers5299 Жыл бұрын

A warm thank you for the education, I bought two months ago when I first saw them and thought they were too cute. They sure are easy to keep

@jmcg8660 4 жыл бұрын

I've had my moon cactus (freddie) for a year and I've never had any other plant in my life. Can confirm that this is super easy to grow and maintain. If I can do it, anyone can. I water it when I realize I haven't watered it in a while and the soil is dry and I haven't had any problems. Good plant to have.

@peipeitan7557 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, so informative! I love the pottery, too. Never been interested in them, and I was tempted to skip this video. Glad I watched it!

@misfittoy1316 5 ай бұрын

Love your shirt and those pots!!! Love the bright colors

@painkillerweather 4 жыл бұрын

i keep my red moon cactus between two silver arrow cacti in a long planter. i like the look of the color contract and size! they all are doing super well too!

@danii729 5 жыл бұрын

Omg!! A video on cacti!! I love cacti along with succulents, I did NOT know the top needed the base to survive , very interesting, but like others said it looks very unnatural :/

@notmochi7353 4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t started growing cactus yet but this seems to be a good one to try.

@kittykat710 4 жыл бұрын

So bright and happy!

@kristikohl3615 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen these all over but they seem intimidating! Thanks for breaking down the how-to!!

@lakeburtis3385 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the knowledge and being straightforward

@joycesmith962 2 жыл бұрын

This is my first time growing a cactus these are so beautiful abd so far i have three of them i have other plants and these are magnificent i love them

@laurelmiller324 4 жыл бұрын

ive always seen these at stores but never knew so much about them! i will hopefully add this to my collection!

@A1998GatewayPC Жыл бұрын

Yesterday I went to buy some plants and one of those little red balls made its way to my bag, lucky for me I stumbled upon your channel and quickly planted it on top of another one, I really hope it grows big

@Succulentsandsunshine Жыл бұрын

Very exciting!

@debbiehayes5567 5 жыл бұрын

Lots of helpful tips! I know I can keep this kind alive and thriving

@kihmjones6782 3 жыл бұрын

Great info on the moon cactus. I love my little yellow one and want to give it the best of care. Thank you!!

@kennedyclan98 5 жыл бұрын

Finally, I have a clue as to what these little oddballs are all about! Thanks!

@jelly_nex5385 2 жыл бұрын

I got first ever plant this year and it is a grafted moon cactus. I named her Gloria and she is just starting to grow some babys.

@kristiehutchison8928 5 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot about moon cactus in this video (to begin with it has a really cool name like “moon cactus” :) Also previously I had one of these that every baby I removed died, so now in the video I learned that they can’t make it on their own because it doesn’t actually make chlorophyll (good to know) and that’s why it’s grafted to the lower cactus 💡

@leearmstrong6223 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting.... I always thought the top was fake. Glad to learn the truth! Thank you

@lavapix Ай бұрын

I've had mine since 1996. It suddenly went a growth spurt in 2020 and is now full of long outgrowths over 8' tall. It clings to the side of my building. Time to trim it down.

@Succulentsandsunshine 21 күн бұрын

That's amazing! I love that with succulents trimming also means more plants 😊

@shelbyokeefe6449 5 жыл бұрын

Such a different type of cactus!

@barbtroy9280 5 жыл бұрын

Now one of my favorites...so, so cute and bright! Also glad it can do well by a bright window. Looking forward to trying this one out!

@achester435 4 жыл бұрын

Mine looks so alien like, its so fun. Love the contrast between the two textures of these. Mine has been REEAAAAALLLLLLYYYY easy to care for. its been thriving for like 4 years

@carolynbroadfield2327 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve never been very interested in this type of cactus, but you may have piqued my curiosity a little! I just might try this next time I get the chance!

@bisnisrumahanputri9706 3 жыл бұрын

Cactus plants really look beautiful for all of types. thank you for sharing this video. Greetings from us cactus lovers from Indonesia.😊👍

@Succulentsandsunshine 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings! Glad you enjoyed the video :)

@stephaniethomas7207 5 жыл бұрын

I so look forward to these daily videos!

@bernadetteklein1227 5 жыл бұрын

Got stuck a few times so i don't do cactus! lol Sticking to succulents that don't bite.... though some are really cute!

@pugtatograce3462 4 жыл бұрын

My moon cactus is coming tomorrow! 😀 I got it delivered lol. I'm so excited!

@TwoQs Жыл бұрын

Another video from this channel that has helped me out! I will go ahead and sub at this point. Everytime I get a new plant I end up here any way. Thanks

@Succulentsandsunshine Жыл бұрын

So glad the videos have been helpful to you!

@margaretpeterson4110 5 жыл бұрын

Ive seen these but never knew they were grafted. Good info. Thanks.

@sandyandriese7805 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen these many times but don't care for them...as others have said, they just don't look natural. But as always, your video is so informative!

@Taylor-xo4gy 5 жыл бұрын

The more you know! Thank you for always sharing! & always going so in depth! I appreciate all of your knowledge!

@jaguirre1898 5 жыл бұрын

Always wondered about this cacti! Thanks!

@rebeccahammond9217 Жыл бұрын

So glad I found this video, I have bought and "killed" several of these beauitful cacti. Such good info, I will try again as I do love these little beautys. I had them outside before and now I know not to do that again. Also I have overwatered them . Thanks for the information.

@marievenezia4929 4 жыл бұрын

I potted my moon cactus with a zebra type succulent in the middle and another cactus on opposite corner. i dont know what type of cactus the other one was. it looked like the kind you see in the desert with very few tiny spines. unfortuneately the zebra grew so big so fast it started to push the cacti over. so i repotted everything singly. love your channel. i've learned soooo much!

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you have learned so much!! That's great!! Congrats on repotting!

@livefire4433 5 жыл бұрын

I like the blooms

@mhoody66 5 жыл бұрын

This is another one I had many years ago before I became interested in succulents. It did not survive in my care because I am sure I over watered it. Now I know better and may try this again. Thanks for the info.

@selalorin 3 жыл бұрын

thanks! i just got one today with my bf, and its my first plant of my own (i have my mom, a plant expert, who can help too tho) and i wanna make sure i care for it well! this was very good info

@MrGoodie02 5 жыл бұрын

I have four of these. All different colors in separate pots, LOVE EM! Be careful though - those spikes hurt.

@erinpeterson939 5 жыл бұрын

I’m always so unsure on this one. It isn’t even near my wishlist. However, your video was super informative and warmed me up to it a bit.

@bettyemoore503 Жыл бұрын

I just got my moon cactus , am so excited. Thx for ur info. I also subscribed.

@Succulentsandsunshine Жыл бұрын

That's such a fun one! Enjoy! 😊

@JanesPlantCollection 5 ай бұрын

Wow nice sharing videos ma'am.

@joymastrogiueppe5189 4 жыл бұрын

These grafted cacti are very pretty. I've been wanting to try one for a long time but didn't know how well it would do indoors under grow lights.

@angelamyers1201 5 жыл бұрын

This one was a must have for my family. We will see if it survives this winter!

@BUtheBabyUnicorn 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's so funny that it's actually just grafted on, I've always assumed it was just a part of the plant! I find it difficult to pair plants with even some of the less poky but still spiny varieties, cause it's hard to plant the poky one in the first place, but then you have to be reaching around it to plant the other! Even my aloe vera has poked holes in my other plants.

@wade6457 5 жыл бұрын

I think the pots you were using accent those cactus well.I have one with a different type of cactus on top.Informative video.

@Succulentsandsunshine 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I got the pots on Amazon: amazon.com/shop/succulentsandsunshine

@HadeelSharaf 5 жыл бұрын

I have a red plant .. your watering tips are very helpful. Thank you

@dyrcosis 5 жыл бұрын

I do love the look of these and try one every few years but have had little success at keeping them alive longer than a year or so. Based on what you said I now believe I over watered them. But I did keep the base growing for quite a while longer! I think it's time to give them another try.

@ericacevedo2636 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought two earlier today I have a red and yellow one 🌵

@suesayles8392 5 жыл бұрын

I never really wanted one cause it doesn’t look natural, but I received one as a gift, good to know how to care for

@colleencoyle-levy2049 5 жыл бұрын

I had one of these for a couple years and then it started to decline so cut off the top part that can’t survive on its own and now the bottom cactus is growing and thriving by itself. Before I cut off the top, the bottom cactus never grew. Pretty cool to watch it develop its own growth.

@hectorgauna350 4 жыл бұрын

Colleen Coyle-Levy did it grow new parts? Or just kept going upwards?

@colleencoyle-levy2049 4 жыл бұрын

@@hectorgauna350 It grew new parts. The original stalk calloused over so I don't think it will grow any taller

@Jaded6911 5 жыл бұрын

I've killed 2 of these. This would have been helpful years ago. 😁

@leslielackey8331 5 жыл бұрын

Love to look at cactus, but not a fan of getting stuck by them. Great video

@emmageorge7324 3 жыл бұрын

I don't water mine for at least 3 weeks + and it's been happy for a year inside on a window ledge

@annecoy1114 4 жыл бұрын

I must have over watered mine. I only have the bottom part. Maybe I'll get another & see if I can graft a "baby" to it. They're so colorful, tho' I've never been sure I liked the unnatural way they happen. Thanks.

@lel_nd 4 жыл бұрын

Those pots are really pretty.

@Succulentsandsunshine 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I got them on Amazon: #ad amazon.com/shop/succulentsandsunshine

@lel_nd 4 жыл бұрын

Succulents and Sunshine that’s a lot of options! Love it

@dianndunker3337 2 жыл бұрын

i know this is an older video but i love the moon cat with Bear paws

@TmarkN 4 жыл бұрын

I think Moon Cactus looks best planted just the way you have them alone in one pot. When I first bought mine, I planted 2 in one pot and then decided I didn't like them paired. So I repotted and gave them their own pot and I now have 5 of them.

@icpurplepeople 4 жыл бұрын

I've paired with mine with thimble cactus around the base. Super cute!

@prettycyjah2094 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE YOUR POTS!!!

@nancysmith8190 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info about this succulent. I haven't had one of these for awhile. Maybe it's time to do it again!

@John-mh6mi 3 жыл бұрын

A lot I did not know. Now I know why mine seem not to do so well. Thank you...

@SG-js4oh 4 жыл бұрын

I love this plant with snake plant and string of pearls!!!!!!

@solarwinds- Жыл бұрын

The way you have them staged is so cute. I love the way the colors of the Gymnocalyciums are complemented by the pots. I have found this graft combination, the Gymnocalycium and dragon fruit, only live for about 3 years. Because the Gymnocalycium cactus is a desert plant and the dragon fruit cactus is a rainforest cactus, the two are not compatible. But then, there are 3 years to enjoy them.

@jacobwalker7827 5 жыл бұрын

I don't have this one but I have seen them everywhere. Interesting information. Thanks. Ethel Walker

@jalissaparle2812 5 жыл бұрын

I have two of these, one red and the other red and yellow. I've had the red one for almost four years now! I like them in fairy gardens or with other cactus. I have my guys with my Ming Thing right now and I think they look neat. :)

@karenless5175 5 жыл бұрын

This is so cute and unusual. I would be a bit anxious about the spines because I have suffered some nasty lacerations on spines from other cacti. I do love those amazing pots you have them planted in. I need to keep an eye out for some like that.

@Succulentsandsunshine 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I got them on Amazon. You can see them through my affiliate link here: amazon.com/shop/succulentsandsunshine

@karenless5175 5 жыл бұрын

@@Succulentsandsunshine Thanks! Found 'em and they are now on my wishlist.

@rachelrothluebber1173 5 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered about these. I didn't realize they were two different ones, that's really neat!

@rachelconner3821 4 жыл бұрын

My roommate has a pink one of these, so pretty and cool!

@johnspahr1679 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for a video on an indoor plant ! I'll order one of these asap.

@momwastestime 4 жыл бұрын

I have one of these in a little cactus trio, and it's adorable!

@Aplomb1972 4 жыл бұрын

I just got some of these. Your video is very helpful. Thank you.

@kathleencoddington4912 5 жыл бұрын

The grafted look is not my favorite but I did enjoy the information. There is a dark purple variety, too.

@vfranz0162 5 жыл бұрын

I never realized these were grafted! I’ve never had luck with them.

@CMYT2023 5 жыл бұрын

Not much of a cactus fan but lately gave in to curiosity & got a Fairy castle as well as a Thimble 🌵. Have seen this in a local nursery but they don't look natural. Maybe I'll get one.

@toysintheclosetshop5443 5 жыл бұрын

I really don't like these but your information about them was so interesting I may have to get one. And thanks for all the links you provide for the plants as well as the GREAT pots.

@edwardmcenroe7358 5 жыл бұрын

Totally “alien” to me ... but a bit more interested ... in fact going to a Birthday party this evening ... will pick up one as a part of a gift ... maybe an arrangement ?!? Thanks again ALWAYS something new !!!

@achester435 4 жыл бұрын

I have mine planted alone but i feel like something like a small bulbous cactus (maybe a thimble?) would look cool- kind of mimicking the top.

@Maddi783 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I have seen a ton of these cacti. I'm not sure if it's my thing, but I'm much more open to them after seeing this video.

@barbsdidit 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video !!

@waddlez1824 4 жыл бұрын

Ur right about not knowing what to pair it with. I went plant shopping today and found 1. I wanted to pair it up with other plants and I just couldn't figure it out... So I bought 2 more other colors lol