Any succulent fan will love the look of the bright, colorful moon cactus.
So when you spot a moon cactus in the store, it’s actually two plants in one.
“It’s sort of set up for failure,” she tells mbg.
“The green part, which looks like a stem, needs sunlight.
The top part can’t tolerate direct sun because it lacks protective pigment.”
If you venture to keep it outside, it needs protection from the sun.
If your plant is showing beige patches, it’s likely sunburned.
Thissucculent watering guidewill tell you how to discern when your little guy is thirsty.
Set the offshoot on the top of your new rootstock where it was cut.
From there, you might hold them together with rubber bands or string.
Vertically wrap it all the way around your plant and pot to keep everything in place.
In six to eight weeks, your plants should be growing together as one!
Just be sure to keep an eye out for any rot or pests in that time.
