





Ruby Ball

5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)

Also known as
Red Cap Cactus, Red Hibotan and Moon Cactus
Taxonomy
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii 'Hibotan'
Gymnocalycium
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Ruby Ball
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
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 🏡.
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.
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How much will it grow #MoonCactus
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Is it okay if I leave my cute little Stella outside? #MoonCactus
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It came in a 3" pot, should I reansplant it to a 5 inch plant? #MoonCactus
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White spot on moon cactus My #MoonCactus is getting a white spot! According to google it could be sunburn, what do you guys think? It was in an outdoor location next to my #ElephantBush where it gets direct sun for 3-4 hours a day. The app said it would be happy there so I’m wondering if it’s something else. I’m moving it indoor right by a window for now.
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Cactusfruit! 🥭🌸 Look at her! Bella is growing her first fruit(s)! 🤗 (And a new flowerbud🌸). I actually have no idea how she managed to do that. I thought they had to be pollinated from another cactus of the same species. The first fruit, that is now going ripe, I think just got pollen from Bob, which I thought wasn't really compatible as nothing have happened before when I tried (and none of Bob's flowers have turned into fruits). The second fruit, that is just green still, has just been pollinated by itself or another flower on Bella, if anything. My mind is blown🤯 I really wished for fruit on Bob though, maybe next time😆 Looking forward to sowing new Bella-babies soon!😊 (Or maybe they can produce non-pollinated fruits without seeds?🤔 Time will tell!🤓) #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #succulentsquad #whatthesuccwednesday #cactusclique #flowerpower #freshfeaturedfriday
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I see browning at the base. Any cause of concern? Sunburning? #MoonCactus
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Lisa Is her Name.. I talk to her and sometimes I take her outside to get some direct sunlight. Only for a couple of minutes though.. she is the sweetest lil catus and she is pretty.. I do keep her hydrated w correct drainage..all comments welcome. Happy Growing lol. She has gotten taller since the first pic.
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Beautiful #FicusAltissima
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Hello everyone ! 🌿 I’m new to this app but not too plants ! :) Right now I have about 19 plants ! Most of which are doing amazingly !However my stubborn child seems to be my Moon Cactus, “Emerson”. I’ve had him for about 2-3 weeks, the first day I got him I think I might have left him in the sun just a little too long as his underside is now sunburnt (yellow instead his normal vibrant red). I haven’t watered him yet (besides the day I got him) Next watering day is next week (11th) He also gets fertilized again tomorrow I’m hoping the mix of getting some fresh water and some extra help from the fertilizer, he’ll gather some more strength and heal up ! Side note !!! The picture of Emerson, in his bio, is an old picture ! He’s in a muchhh better pot for his type of cactus, as well as better draining soil ! With all this said, if anyone has any other ideas to help my baby heal please let me know 😊 #mooncactus #planthelp #plants #sickplant
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Tips? I have only ever had different types of ivy. This is my first cactus. I would love some tips on how to care for them #happyplants #firstpost #mooncactus
Care Summary for Ruby Ball
Ruby Ball
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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