Easter Cactus
Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri
- Native to:
- Brazil
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Rhipsalidopsis
- Species:
- Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri
- USDA Symbol:
- HAGA
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- red, pink, orange
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Native to Brazilian rainforests, prefers organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warm temperatures (70-75°F) and high humidity for germination. More commonly propagated by stem cuttings.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI