Moon Cactus, from the Aizoaceae of plants, is a type of Cacti that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Cacti to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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Repotting Moon Cactus – The ultimate guide
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Moon Cactus. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Moon Cactus
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Moon Cactus. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Varies; usually summer). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Moon Cactus is Acidic to neutral (5.5–7.0) so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Moon Cactus from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Moon Cactus out of the pot is up to how dry the soil is and the type of pot. This is why it is important to water in the previous step. However, with a few squeezes, bangs and maybe turning upside down, you should be able to remove your Moon Cactus eventually.
3: Add your Moon Cactus to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Moon Cactus in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Rich, fast-draining cactus mix soil as this is how it grows best. Moon Cactus can then be watered a final time before being left for a while to let the roots settle. It is common to have to let the roots settle like other plants that have the same roots. Key Lime Pie Plant is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
What is the best way to take care of Moon Cactus?
Moon Cactus is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
Should you grow your repotted Moon Cactus in your house or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Moon Cactus will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (11–12 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (South America). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Moon Cactus or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
Managing the growth and care of Moon Cactus following repotting
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Moon Cactus grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is Varies, depends on rootstock. Moon Cactus should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Partial, shade exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Moon Cactus in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 11–12 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Moon Cactus is usually found in South America, it should grow well.
What should you expect if you have repot Moon Cactus correctly?
Like all plants in the same family like Living Stones, a mature Moon Cactus may get to Varies, depends on rootstock but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Yellowish-green (indistinct) blooms during the Varies; usually summer period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
General care for repotting Moon Cactus
To take care of your Moon Cactus in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Cacti in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Aizoaceae that is harmless.
What other names does Moon Cactus have?
There may be other more scientific names for your Moon Cactus such as Moon Cactus Gymnocalycium mihanovichii or ‘Gymnocalycium mihanovichii’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Jade Plant or if you want to be different, another type of plant like White Wonder Cucumber to continue repotting.