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grafted cactus

A curious cactus with a colorful ball-shaped top.

A grafted specimen with a colorful red, orange, pink or yellow top. 

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Latin name and family

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii | Cactacee

Particularities

A combination of two cacti that have been grafted together: the top cactus is the colorful Gymnocalycium mihanovichii cactus while the lower part could be any cactus species.

About

Also called Hibotan cactus, Ruby Ball cactus, Grafted cactus, or Star Flowered cactus, this plant is native to Paraguay and Argentina. The main job of the lower cactus is to display the Gymnocalycium at an advantageous height.

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Our Gafted Cacti are monitored and tested for genetic and growth characteristics including colour, size, shape, disease resistance, and shelf life.

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Sizes & Pack

4": 15, 18 units/pack

Available in: red, pink, orange, yellow, green.

Stages

Various stages are available including plugs, pre-finished, semi-finished, and finished.

Upgrades

Choose from many stylish and retail designer upgrades such as decorative pots, ceramic pots, self-watering pots, seasonal picks.

Our 4" Grafted Cactus is a member of Cactivating, our collection dedicated to exotic and unusual cacti.

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Care

LIGHT

WATER

TEMPERATURE

FERTILIZER

Look for a bright area, but not so bright that the color of the top begins to wash out.

Water only when the soil is dry. Watering in the winter months is unnecessary.

Make sure the temperatures won't fall under 50 °F. Keep humidity low.

Fertilize once a month in the growing season (April to September.)

Choose a moderately bright location.

Good drainage is essential: leaving the plant sitting in water can lead to root rot.

It is possible for the ball to die while the rootstock survives.

Use a cactus fertilizer.

Availability

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Story

Also called Hibotan cactus, Ruby Ball cactus, Moon cactus, or Star Flowered cactus, this plant is native to Paraguay and Argentina and is a combination of two cacti that have been grafted together.

The top cactus is the colorful Gymnocalycium mihanovichii cactus while the lower part could be any cactus species.

The ruby ball is an albino plant, which means it has no chlorophyll. Therefore, it relies on the rootstock cactus as a food source.

two cacti grafted together

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