moon cactus

Also known as Ruby Ball Cactus, Red Cap Cactus, Hibotan Cactus, Plaid Cactus

Native to the dry Gran Chaco region of South America, wild forms of this small globular cactus possess brownish-green stems with sharp, notched ribs. Mutant cultivars lack chlorophyll entirely, producing bright shades of red, orange, or yellow that rely on a photosynthetic green rootstock, usually a dragon fruit cactus, to survive. These eye-catching grafted combinations produce satin-textured pink or white flowers in warm seasons.