Olivia's Cactus
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Moon cactus
Moon cactus, Gymnocalycium mihanovichii. or Hibotan cactus. Native to deserts in South America. A mutant cactus that can't produce chlorophyll itself. It means It must be grafted to a rootstock cactus as its base. Rather short lived, that can be prolonged by re-grafting it into a new rootsctock.
Life
Summer 2021 - now
Journal
- Summer 2021: Cactus chose by Olivia.
- 15 Mar 2022: Stil about the same size.
- 25 Mar: Watered thoroughly in preparation of 10 days holiday.
- 3 Apr: Back from holiday, plant looks fine.
- 21 June: Transferred to a slightly smaller pot but with drainage holes.
- Summer: Transferred to a larger pot.