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Easter cactus [2]

Hatiora gaertneri

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Genus: Hatiora
Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

H. gaertneri is a leaf cactus to 15cm, with arching stems composed of flattened segments 5-7cm in length, and funnel-shaped bright scarlet flowers to 7cm in length

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in an epiphytic cactus compost in bright indirect light and high humidity. Mist daily with soft water. Water moderately when in growth and apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer monthly. Keep just moist in winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or cuttings

Pests

mealybugs may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years