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
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Reddish-orange
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Take cutting with two to three segments, let callous/harden for @ 48 hours before planting in a shallow container of moist soil. Rooting should occur within two to three weeks.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Easter Cactus

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Location: JBsPlants at Roblyn Farm, New Jersey
Date: 2018-03-25
Victoria is still alive and well Palm Sunday 2018
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Location: JBsPlants at Roblyn Farm, New Jersey
Date: 2016-04-14
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Location: JBsPlants at Roblyn Farm, New Jersey
Date: 2016-04-14
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