Ruby Ball
5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)
Survivor
Also known as
Red Cap Cactus, Red Hibotan and Moon Cactus
Taxonomy
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 'Hibotan'
Gymnocalycium
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Ruby Ball
Water
How often to water your Ruby Ball
every 12
Ruby Ball needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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Finding light for Ruby Ball in your home
a window
Ruby Ball love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Ruby Ball does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ruby Ball in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Ruby Ball
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ruby Ball after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Ruby Ball
Ruby Ball
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 1
07/02/2021
I’ve had this plant for nearly two years and only watered it probably a total of 4 times. Still going strong and happy!
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