Eco Bazaar at Setia Eco Park

Cute as well as useful, this red mushroom is a water spike made from porous terracotta. 

Water will slowly seep out of the unpainted cone, below the mushroom.

It is ideal for keeping potted plants hydrated.

Watering Spikes are just one of the many items I brought to the Eco Bazaar in Setia Eco Park last Sunday.

I requested for 4 tables to display my wares.

Canopies were prepared for us but my goods overflowed from the 4 tables and canopy, much to my own surprise.

Chilli was a HOT favourite.

So were my fruiting mulberry plants, lemon grass and herbs.

Many people admired the moon cactus but not that many people purchased them.

One gentleman purchased 2 pots of moon cactus but was pressured by family members to exchange the cactus for some other plants.

Some say that putting cactus plants in the house bring bad luck.

I am sure some of you would have heard the same story.

I think that if one believes that it will bring bad luck, then it probably will.

If one finds a moon cactus beautiful, then it will probably bring about smiles followed by happiness.

What do you think?

Keeping Moon Cactus Happy

These non-green cactus are known as Hibotan. 

The red ones are also known as Ruby Ball Cactus or Red Cap Cactus. 

The yellow ones are sometimes named Moon Cactus.

The first red Hibotan were produced by E. Watanabe in Japan.

He sowed thousands of seeds before yielding two bright red mutants.

He kept them alive through grafting.

Moon Cactus are as beautiful as any flowers.
Although they last a whole lot longer than flowers do, nevertheless they do not last perpetually.
Everything has a lifespan.
Moon Cactus has a lifespan of several months up to several years.


Tips for Keeping Moon Cactus Happy

Place it where it receives bright but indirect sunlight.

This is because the chlorophyll containing bottom part of the graft is a tropical cactus and not a desert cactus.

Water only when the soil is completely dry.

Never permit the cactus pot to stand in water. 

Ideally, use a clay pot as it dries up easily after watering, avoiding root rot.

Apply high phosphorus fertilizer only once in a few months.

Cacti has relatively low nutrient requirements.

May you be able to keep your Moon Cactus Happy & Healthy!

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day Nov 2010

The yellow cactus is not a flower but it is definitely as beautiful as one.

The succulent on  the left is also not a flower but could be easily pass on as one too.

These grafted cactus is sometimes called Moon Cactus.

The top is a desert cactus.

The bottom is a jungle cactus.

The top relies on the bottom to supply food as it doesn't have any chlorophyll to make food.

Unlike other cactus, they should not be exposed to extreme sunlight.

For real blooms, please visit 

Carol at May Dreams Gardens.