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Easter cactus | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Easter cactus

Hatiora rosea

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Genus: Hatiora
Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

A shrubby, erect then pendent cactus producing jointed stems with flat, oblong segments each to 4cm long. In early spring, funnel-shaped pink flowers to 4cm long are produced from the ends of the stems

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in cactus compost in bright filtered or indirect light with high humidity. When in growth, water moderately, mist daily with soft water, and apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter until flowerbuds develop, then increase water slightly

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 21-24°C in spring; take stem cuttings in spring or summer

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Spreading

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years