![]() When exposed to hard elements during a hard winter, the moon cactus will freeze. Alternatively, you can cover them up with a light blanket or sheet to shield them from cold weather. For your cactus to survive through a winter freeze, bring it indoors or in the garage where the temperature drops below 40 degrees. Gymnocalycium mihanovichii grows well at average room temperature throughout the year. ![]() Note that, if the plant does not get enough bright light, the color starts to fade. If the plant is indoors, set it near a window to give it plenty of sunlight. A covered porch that has some shade or an area where direct sunlight is blocked is the best environment for a moon cactus to grow. ![]() Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can be harmful to the plant. Moon cactus does well in bright but indirect sunlight. Just like other plants, some factors determine the growth of the moon cactus as seen below. This plant may produce flowers from the sides giving it a blooming beauty but does not produce a scent.Moon cactus is typically grafted to another cactus-like Hylocereus undatus commonly known as the dragon fruit cactus.It has a thick base that makes the perfect host for the moon cactus.It tends to produce offsets that grow around the base of the globe where the sides of the globular shape feature seams with prickly quills.This plant grows as a globular mass, reaching about two inches in size.The Beauty of Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii Moon Cactus Has The Following Characteristics:
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