Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii f. Variegata

The Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii f. Variegata, commonly known as Variegated Moon Cactus, is a fascinating cactus variety highly valued for its unique colourations and attractive shape. Each specimen is a true palette of colours, featuring a swirling array of pinks, purples, yellows, greens, and reds that intertwine to create a striking visual spectacle. Its globular or slightly flattened shape and compact size make it an ideal choice for indoor cactus collections, adding a vibrant and exotic touch to any space.

Key Features

• Shape: Globular or slightly flattened cactus, without prominent spines, displaying a compact structure.
• Colour: Highly variable and unique variegation for each specimen, with swirling shades of green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, and red on its body.
• Growth: Relatively slow, forming a compact and stable structure over time.
• Care: Easy, typical for cacti, requiring infrequent watering and plenty of light.
• Flowering: Produces charming funnel-shaped flowers, usually white or pale pink, which emerge near the top of the cactus body. These flowers open during the day and close at night, offering delicate beauty.

Care Tips

• Light: Requires plenty of light to thrive and for its variegated colours to be most vibrant. Bright, direct sunlight is ideal. In winter, place it on a sunny windowsill or under a grow light.
• Watering: Water moderately during the growing season (spring and summer). Allow the substrate to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot. Water very little or not at all in winter.
• Soil: A very well-draining soil mix is essential. Use a potting mix specially formulated for cacti and succulents, amended with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. The pot must have drainage holes.
• Humidity: Has no particular humidity requirements, tolerates dry indoor air.
• Temperature: Prefers warm to moderate temperatures. Will not survive a hard frost; it must be brought indoors if there is a risk of freezing temperatures.