Name: Variegated Moon Cactus | small
Brand: Costa Farms
SKU: S-VMC-G-POT-02-CF
Price: 39.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Care Guide

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2 Pack- Small

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Add exotic and easy-care beauty to your favorite space with stunning Variegated Moon Cactus. This low-water features a ribbed body that’s dark green and variegated with shades of pink, red, orange, or yellow. Each individual plant is unique in its coloring and pattern—no two are exactly the same.

This slow-growing cactus shows off beautiful variegation as well as surprisingly large creamy pink flowers when the plant is happy. Variegated Moon Cactus is perfect for windowsills as well as well-lit desks and tabletops. Because it stays small compared to other cacti, it’s perfect for dorms, apartments, and offices where space is at a premium.

Order now and yours we’ll hand-pick yours and send it out for shipping, fresh from our farm direct to your door. Shipping, handling, and a heat pack (if needed) is included in the price.

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Low water needs means it’s extremely forgiving of neglect
Perfect for beginners or experienced plant parents
Can eventually grow 6 inches tall or wide
Long-lived plant that can live for decades

Care

Light Level: Direct Sunlight

This plant loves direct sunlight. Place it by a window or on a porch that gets direct, natural light for at least a portion of the day.

Water Level: Not Thirsty

This plant can go several weeks without water. Only water it when the soil dries out completely and be careful not to over-water.

Quick Tips

Though it has low water needs, this cactus does want a bright spot to grow well. It’s not a great choice for low-light areas.

AI Assistant

Grow your indoor oasis with confidence! Costa Farms plants come with 3 months of free AI plant care. You'll receive ongoing Variegated Moon Cactus | small care, plant health tips, and help from a community of other customers that will ensure your new plant thrives in ¡ts new home.

You'll also have access to our team of experts for ongoing plant care support. Even beginners can master plant parenthood with Costa Farms.

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Shipping

Our plants are shipped fresh from the farm, direct to your door, within 3 days of when you place your order. Standard shipping time is 2 to 5 business days after your plant leaves our farm, though it depends on where you live.

Note that weather or other carrier delays can occur. (If this happens and your plant doesn’t arrive in good condition, just let us know so we can get you taken care of.)

Shipping (and a heat pack) is included in the price of your plant. There aren't any additional or surprise charges.

Plant Bio

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii Variegata

Native to areas of Paraguay in South America, this slow-growing cactus has a rounded, ribbed body with short spines and eye-catching variegation in a variety of colors. Unlike the forms of Gymnocalycium mihanovichii commonly grown and grafted onto other plants, this selection has chlorophyll and can grow just fine on its own. When happy, it produces creamy to pinkish flowers.

Like most cacti, it needs a spot with lots of bright light to thrive. It enjoys natural light, artificial light, or a mix of both. The more light it gets, the brighter and more intense the variegation will appear.

Water this Cactus once it starts to dry out. On average, that may be once every two weeks or so, but frequency will vary depending on environmental conditions. If in doubt, keep it too dry than too wet. One way to determine if it’s thirsty is to insert a wood toothpick in the pot’s drainage hole. Leave it there for a minute or so, then pull it out. If the toothpick is clean, the plant is dry and can use water. If the toothpick has potting mix attached, then it’s probably moist enough.

Average household relative humidity levels are fine for this desert-dwelling Cactus.

Variegated Moon Cactus thrives in average household temperatures (65-85F), but tolerates warmer conditions, as well.

Variegated Moon Cactus