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Together with the hybrid with R. rosea, Rhipsalidopsis × graeseri, it is known, in English speaking countries in the Northern Hemisphere, as Easter cactus or Whitsun cactus and is a widely cultivated ornamental plant. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
- Schlumbergera
The Easter cactus or Whitsun cactus was placed in the genus...
- Echinopsis
Echinopsis is a genus of cacti native to South America,...
- Schlumbergera
Feb 22, 2024 · The Easter cactus, also known as holiday cactus, is a tropical cactus known for its prolific star-shaped blooms of various potential colors that tend to bloom in the spring, near the Easter holiday. This easy-to-grow epiphyte doesn't need soil in the wild, preferring rocks, trees, and other plants as its substrate.
- Cori Sears
- Easter cactus, holiday cactus
- Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri
- Cactaceae
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Easter Cactus (Schlumbergera Gaertneri) Guide | Our House Plants. By Tom Knight. About the Easter Cactus Houseplant. The botanical name of the Easter Cactus houseplant is Schlumbergera Gaertneri. Along with its cousin, the Christmas Cactus, which has an equally difficult name, these names are enough to give anyone a headache.
Mar 29, 2021 · An Easter cactus, which is native to South America where it grows in trees, will bloom in springtime with tiny star-shaped flowers if you follow these houseplant tips for care.
Description. Easter Cactus is an epiphytic house plant that needs light shade and well-drained soil. It tolerates occasional drying, but overly wet soils will cause root rot. It blooms in the spring around Easter, hence the common name.