Purple Red Bicolor Grafted Moon Cactus - Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan Size:4" Pot The Old Man Cactus flowers

The Old Man Cactus flowers attracts primarily nectar-feeding bats and night-flying moths

as excessive exposure can stress the plant

With its distinct appearance and low-maintenance nature

Indoors it is best to keep on the dry side

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Purple Red Bicolor Grafted Moon Cactus - Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan Size:4" Pot The Old Man Cactus flowersGymnocalycium mihanovichii Hibotan is known by its common name Moon Cactus. The unique cacti lack chlorophyll and, therefore, are so intensely colored. Lack of chlorophyll means that the plant cannot survive independently and the mutant has to be grafted onto another cactus that appears in a globular shape on the top. Belonging to the Cactaceae family, this winter dormant succulent is characterized by a slow growth rate. Its origin can be traced to