🌵🌈 Gymnocalycium Variegated – “Colorball Cactus” 🌈🌵
Botanical Name: Gymnocalycium mihanovichii variegated
Common Names: Colorball Cactus, Variegated Moon Cactus, Rainbow Cactus
✨ Product Description
Add a pop of color and charm to your plant collection with the Variegated Gymnocalycium, often called the Colorball Cactus. 🌈 Known for its brightly patterned globular shape, this cactus is small but eye-catching, with striking variegation in shades of pink, yellow, cream, and green.
It’s an easy-care succulent that blooms with vivid flowers in yellow, orange, or red from the crown during warmer months. Perfect for sunny windowsills, desks, or gifts for cactus lovers.
📏 Plant Details
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Pot Size: 2–4” nursery pot
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Shape: Small, globose cactus with ribbed segments
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Size at Maturity: 4–6” tall, 3–4” wide
🌱 Growing Zones
☀️ Light & Watering
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Light: Bright, indirect sunlight (can handle morning direct sun)
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Water: Water only when soil is completely dry (avoid overwatering)
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Soil: Fast-draining cactus/succulent mix
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Temperature: Prefers 65–85°F (avoid frost)
🌿 Growing Tips
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Place in a pot with drainage to prevent root rot
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Rotate regularly for even growth and light exposure
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Fertilize with a diluted cactus fertilizer during spring & summer
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Protect from excessive rain or cold temperatures outdoors
📦 Shipping & Handling
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Shipped in protective packaging to ensure safe arrival
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Natural variation in color & pattern is normal and part of its unique beauty
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Some soil may loosen during shipping—simply brush off gently