How To Grow & Care for Moon Cactus?

Easy Way To Garden Amanda Remington

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Moon Cactus is a unique and colorful cactus that is easy to care for and makes a great addition to any plant collection.

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Moon Cactus is a grafted cactus, which means that it is created by attaching two different cactus species together.

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Bright indirect light or partial sun

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Growing conditions 

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Well-draining, sandy mix soil mix

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Ideal climate: 70 - 80 °F (21 - 27 °C) Medium humidity

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Fertilize every month during growing season

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Pruning is not necessary

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Growing tips 

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Water every two weeks, every month during winter

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Grafting involves attaching a Moon Cactus to a rootstock plant with chlorophyll to provide it with the nutrients it needs to survive. Grafting can be done by cutting the top of the Moon Cactus off and attaching it to the rootstock plant.

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That's the basic knowledge on growing Moon Cactus Read our full guide to learn about pest prevention and most common problems with this plant!

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