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1Gymnocalycium mihanovichii (Fric & Gürke) Britton & Rose
- Common name
- Moon cactus4
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Gymnocalycium1
- Native distribution
- Paraguay (Alto Paraguay, Pres. Hayes); Argentina (Chaco, Formosa), Argentina Northeast, Paraguay, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
4 synonyms
- Echinocactus mihanovichii Fric & Gürke
- Gymnocalycium mihanovichii nigrum Y.Itô
- Gymnocalycium mihanovichii albiflorum Pazout
- Gymnocalycium mihanovichii filadelfiense Backeb.
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii is a species of cactus from South America.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Gymnocalycium mihanovichii · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q137994 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 38510.JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Gymnocalycium mihanovichii · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Gymnocalycium mihanovichii · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Gymnocalycium mihanovichii · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightbright indirect
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature8 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Gymnocalycium tip: Unlike most cacti it dislikes harsh midday sun – bright filtered light is ideal.
Cultivars of Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Moon cactus – what to know
Moon cactus (Gymnocalycium mihanovichii) – family: Cactaceae, genus: Gymnocalycium. Native range: Paraguay (Alto Paraguay, Pres. Hayes); Argentina (Chaco, Formosa), Argentina Northeast, Paraguay, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: low; min. 8 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Gymnocalycium species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Moon cactus?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Moon cactus need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Moon cactus get?
Keep it above 8 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Moon cactus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Moon cactus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Gymnocalycium: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Gymnocalycium mihanovichii (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q137994 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 38510.JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Gymnocalycium mihanovichii (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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