Overrated for ease, underrated for beauty — Moon Cactus

People describe Moon Cactus as easy and I'd push back on that slightly. protecting from frost below -5°C even for hardy varieties needs consistent attention and root rot from any waterlogging in winter can undermine progress quickly if ignored.

Where Moon Cactus is genuinely underrated is the beauty. remarkable drought tolerance once established is extraordinary when you see it in person. I display it in a greenhouse or conservatory staging and it gets comments from everyone who sees it. offsetting and pup production in spring is the time to really understand what this plant offers. Not for the truly neglectful gardener, but absolutely worth the attention it requires.