why does my cactus have colorful tops like this?

7 Comments

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   Tickyposes 3 weeks ago

   i buy like this already… but new ones coming, i’m little confused

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   Competitive_Range822 3 weeks ago

   

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   moon341__ 3 weeks ago

   its a graft

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   dr_zeuse 3 weeks ago

   The plant on the top doesnt produce energy on its own. So they cut a green plant that does and attach them. The top cant live own lts own.

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   dr_zeuse 3 weeks ago

   Chlorophyll. I believe thats the word. Moon cactus cant produced chlorophyll.

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   N4t3ski 3 weeks ago

   You can often graft parts of closely related plants together. Its how you get those trees with 3 different fruits.

   For example; Most apple trees are grown or pear or quince roots, to keep them smaller.

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   CaeruleanSea 3 weeks ago

   This is a good article on moon cacti, worth a read.

   https://thesucculenteclectic.com/controversial-colorful-moon-cactus/amp/