Moon Cactus Scion Death: Rootstock Takes Over with Jungle Cactus Traits

What's Happening

The colorful top (scion) died. The rootstock (likely Hylocereus, a jungle cactus) is now expressing its natural growth: trailing stems with aerial roots for climbing trees.

Options

1. Keep as novelty: Let rootstock grow as hanging/trailing plant. It may flower (large, nocturnal, fragrant).
2. Discard: If you only wanted the colorful top.
3. Regraft: Expert-only; low success for hobbyists.

Care for Rootstock

• More water than desert cacti (jungle origin).
• Bright indirect light.
• Organic-rich mix (orchid bark + peat + perlite).
• Support for trailing stems.