How To Care For My Moon Cactus. How To Graft Moon Cactus Cut the bottom of the Hibotan which is another name for the Moon Cactus and the top of the rootstock cactus such as Hylocereus kind. Then put the Hibotan on the rootstock and wrap them together in a piece of cloth In a month or two these two will heal together and become one the Moon Cactus.
The Moon cactus needs bright light but not direct sunlight as this will cause the ball crown to scorch. Moon Cactus - Care and Propagation How to Grow and Care Moon Cactus Moon Cactus. Wait for the potting soil to dry out completely and gently take the cactus out of the pot.
This area is called the vascular cambium and is how the rootstock is able to support the scion.
They are ideally placed on the windowsill where they can receive the less harsh morning sun. Fertilize monthly during spring and summer to grow a healthy colorful cactus. Finally you want to place your scion on top of your rootstock so the circle in the flesh on each cactus is lined up. SEE MORE PLANT FACT SHEETS Yellow and red grafted cactus photo by Rusty Clark.