General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 12 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Pink
Red
White
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Easter Cactus

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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-01-04
Grown from a single leaf cutting
Location: Pennsylvania
Date: 2021-03-13
Easter cactus blooming in March
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-03-08
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2016-04-13
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2011-04-02
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2011-04-02
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-03-08
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-07-03
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2016-04-13
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-07-03
Location: Gresham, Oregon 
Date: 2016-05-31
Location: Gresham, Oregon 
Date: March 27,2016
4"inch Orange
Location: Gresham, Oregon 
Date: 2016-05-12
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-07-03

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