Loading...
Vibrant Moon Cactus: Why This Home Decor Beauty Can't Survive Alone – Its Unique Story Revealed | Uttarakhand News
LIVE TV
LOCAL
Tour
ENGLISH
For You
Entertainment
National
Sports
Markets
Business & Economy
Lifestyle
World
Astrology & Religion
Technology
Education & Jobs
Auto
Politics
Viral
Opinions
Loading more articles...
Home
Local
Live TV
Moon Cactus: The Colorful Plant That Can't Survive Alone
N
News18
•
20-02-2026, 23:52
Moon Cactus: The Colorful Plant That Can't Survive Alone
•
The Moon Cactus (Gymnocalycium mihanovichii) is a vibrant, chlorophyll-lacking plant that cannot produce its own food.
•
It is always grafted onto a green cactus, which performs photosynthesis and provides nutrients to the colorful upper part.
•
The entire life of the Moon Cactus depends on the supporting stock plant; if the lower plant weakens, the Moon Cactus dies.
•
Popular as an indoor plant, it requires balanced sunlight (bright indirect light) and minimal watering (once a week or when soil dries).
•
Overwatering is the biggest threat, causing root rot in the lower cactus and leading to the demise of the entire plant.
Read Full Article on News18 in Hindi
✦
More like this
✦
More like this
Sundarbans Tiger Boom: Good News Hides Danger? Experts Warn of Overpopulation
N
News18
Thorny Plants at Home? Vastu & Astrology Warn of Negative Energy, Stress
N
News18
Sinnar Bus Service to Resume, Bringing Relief to Thousands of Commuters
N
News18
Mustard Crop Alert: Fungal Stem Rot Spreads During Pod Formation; Protect Your Yield Now!
N
News18
Shahjahanpur Drowning in Illegal Hoardings: Safety Risks Soar, Admin Promises Action
N
News18
Ancient Secret Unearthed: 125-Year-Old Potable Well Found in Nashik
N
News18
