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Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii Glow 6cm
Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii Glow 6cm
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🌵 Gymnocalycium mihanovichii ‘Glow’ Care Guide
The Gymnocalycium ‘Glow’ is a colourful, eye-catching moon cactus with neon tones, smooth round ribs, and a cheerful, sculptural look. Compact, hardy, and full of personality, it’s perfect for desks, windowsills, and anyone who loves a little pop of colour in their plant collection.
☀️ Light
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Prefers bright, indirect light
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Can handle soft morning sun
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Avoid harsh midday sun — vivid colours can fade or scorch
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Low light = duller colour and slower growth
💧 Water
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Water sparingly
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Allow soil to dry completely before watering again
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Spring–summer: every 2–3 weeks
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Winter: every 4–6+ weeks
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Use a gritty cactus mix (sand + perlite + cactus soil)
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Overwatering = the most common cause of rot
🌡️ Temperature
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Ideal range: 18–30°C
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Keep above 12°C
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Not frost-tolerant
🌫️ Humidity
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Loves dry air
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No misting needed
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Very tolerant of household humidity levels
🍽️ Feeding
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Feed lightly once every 6–8 weeks during spring and summer
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Use a cactus fertilizer at low strength
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Don’t fertilize in winter
🌱 Growth Tips
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Grafted cactus — top and rootstock need the same dry, bright conditions
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Rotate to keep colour even
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Very low maintenance — thrives on neglect
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Sharp spines + mild toxicity — keep away from pets and small hands
💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom
The Glow Gymno is bright, cheerful, and wonderfully easy — a neon desert gem that thrives with lots of light and very little water. A small cactus with big personality. 💛🌵✨
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