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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: 18 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: 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
Other: Take cuttings of two to three segments, allow to callous/harden for @ 48 hours and plant in shallow container of moist potting medium. Rooting should take place in @ 3 to 4 weeks.
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Easter Cactus
Also sold as:
  • Rhipsalidopsis 'Sirius'

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Location: Elkhart
Date: 2019-11-10
"SLICK"
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2019-11-10
Taking a while to take off....
Location: JBsPlants at Roblyn Farm, New Jersey
Date: 2016-04-05
This picture is the full plant. This plant was purchased in 2011
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Location: Elkhart
Date: 2019-11-10
"SPIKE" n "SLICK"

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