Gymnocalycium mihanovichii - Grafted Moon Cactus [orange]

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Orange Grafted Moon Cactus (Gymnocalycium mihanovichii and Hylocereus): Grafted cactus about 3.0" tall with a bright orange G. mihanovichii atop green Hylocereus root stock. The mutant cacti on top have no chlorophyll which exposes the orange pigmentation. Since chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis, these cactus can only survive because they are grafted onto a Hylocereus cactus with normal chlorophyll.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

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Product Size

2.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Orange / Copper

All Seasonal Colors

Green

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Slow Grower, Variegated

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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3 years ago

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

This plant is rooted in a 2" pot and fills that pot completely. See full answer »

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

We do not consider them pet-safe. Although there's not a lot of info on this particularly species, research has shown other species of Crassula to cause mild digestive issues when consumed. When it comes to pets, we like to play it safe, so none of our Crassula are listed as pet-safe.

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2 years ago

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

If it's allowed shade during the hottest parts of the day and watered more frequently, yes. Keep an eye out for sunburn! I'll post a link to our article on succulent sunburn below.
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What size pot do these come in? See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

This particular plant ships in a 2" pot. For the most part, our plants ship either in 2" pots or 3.5" pots. However, there are exceptions.

If you look under "PRODUCT DETAILS" on any of our plant listings, you'll see a list beginning with the item "COLOR - PRIMARY". Near the bottom of that list, you'll see an item called "PRODUCT FORMAT" and there, the pot size will be listed. That little detail will be on every relevant product and will even tell you the size of the plug if the plant ships as a plug. See full answer »

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

Calico kitten likes bright indoor light. It's at home in a south facing window, but it can tolerate east or west facing windows as well. It likely won't achieve its best colors in those latter two windows though. See full answer »

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7 months ago  •  Staff Answer

We want to first preface this by saying that bonsai is an art form. How you decide to shape or trim your bonsai is up to you and will be informed by how you want your plant to look.

First, plant the Jade Plant in a shallow pot, about 3"-4" deep, that has a drainage hole. We highly recommend using this Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix as soil. Aim to grow it in partial sun. Only water if the soil is completely dry and the leaves feel flexible. When you do water, deeply drench it until water runs out the pot's drainage hole. Potentially, support the main stem with a skewer.

After about a year in the shallow pot, it's time for the first trim. It's preferable to trim in the spring when your plant is actively growing. Be very aggressive with your pruning. What you're looking for with your first trim is, essentially, to turn your plant into a twig. You'll remove most of the foliage, just be careful not to remove it all. Wherever you prune, the plant will fill that spot with even more foliage. Use this to your advantage by heavily… See full answer »

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3 years ago

Can all Crassula be grown indoors? What about watering them? See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

As far as the Jade Plants we sell are concerned, they can all be grown indoors.

Crassula watering is pretty normal for succulents. Soak the soil and then don't water it again until the soil totally dries out and the leaves just start to feel flexible. No need to water much in winter. These plants are very forgiving and shouldn't give you any trouble. I hope this helps! See full answer »

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2 years ago

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Succulents are adapted to dry environments so they tend to succumb to rot in enclosed, non-draining terrariums. It is challenging but possible to grow them in open terrariums. You can find tips to make it work at the link below.
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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Basically, yes. There may be a few exceptions within the genus Crassula, but enough of them are to where it's better not to risk it. See full answer »

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

We do not list any Crassula as pet safe because some species have been shown to cause mild digestive distress when ingested. You can find all of our pet safe succulents at the link below.
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