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
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
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, allow to callous/harden for @ 48 hours and pot in shallow container of moist soil.
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: JBsPlants at Roblyn Farm, New Jersey
Date: 2016-04-07
  • Uploaded by JB
Location: JBsPlants at Roblyn Farm, New Jersey
Date: 2016-04-07
  • Uploaded by JB

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