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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 3 inches
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 inches
Fruit: Dehiscent
Other: Red/Burgundy berry type, 1 to 3 inches, ripens summer to fall.
Fruiting Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Flowers: Other: Funnel-shaped, late spring, 1 to 3 inches in length, 2 inches wide
Flower Color: Other: The flowers are pale green to brownish-yellow and bloom at the crown of the plant, lasting a couple of days.
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
2"-3"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods: Other: Grafting
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Common names
  • Chin Cactus
  • Moon Cactus

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Location: Eagle Bay, New York
Date: 2025-02-01
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 'Daydream' aka Chin Cactus, Moon Cactu

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