Easter cactus

How to Grow and Care for Easter cactus

Easter cactus · Hatiora gaertneri

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

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Easter cactus

Easter cactus
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

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

How to Water Easter cactus?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Easter cactus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Easter cactus?

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What Soil Is Best for Easter cactus?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Easter cactus?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Easter cactus?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune Easter cactus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Easter cactus?

Propagate by seed or cuttings

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How to Transplant Easter cactus?

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How to Care for Easter cactus in Winter?

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How to Plant Easter cactus?

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

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How to Repot Easter cactus?

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How to Harvest Easter cactus?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

mealybugs may be a problem

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The Toxicity of Easter cactus

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Attributes of Easter cactus

Plant typeCactus Succulent · Houseplants
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginEastern Brazil

Scientific Classification

Species
Hatiora gaertneri
Genus
Hatiora
Family
Cactaceae
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