Re-Grafting Moon Cactus with a Damaged or Rotted Stock

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How the Dragonfruit Plant Stock Can Be Damaged

In a previous article, I discussed the steps on how to graft the moon cactus to the a dragonfruit plant. These are moon cacti that were pups or offsets that I was able to harvest from my sister-in-law's potted mature moon cacti. Many of them thrived and fourished and even had pups of their own.

Grafting Christmas Cactus to Dragon Fruit Plant

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Christmas Cactus and Other Holiday Cacti

The first time I saw a Christmas Cactus, I couldn't believe cacti would grow and develop flowers that way. In a recent project, I was able to graft the moon cactus to the dragon fruit plant. I was amazed how the dragon fruit plant can be used as a versatile grafting stock for cacti.

Grafting Moon Cactus on Dragon Fruit Plant

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Curiosity with the Moon Cactus

Wayback when I was visiting gardens shows in Los Banos, Laguna, I chanced upon a seller who had very colorful cacti on display. I learned from her that they were called Moon Cactus or Gymnocalycium mihanovichii. The prices were steep for my taste (as usual).

Well, I saw a tiny cactus pup (or offsets as they are called) that fell off in one pot. Of course, the curiousity in me led me into sneaking that pup into my pocket. This, with the intent of planting it at home as some sort of a cutting. I planted the pup. It just rotted after a few days.

I found out much later why there was no way for that Moon Cactus pup to survive.