Easter Cactus, a close relative of the Christmas Cactus, is an epiphytic cactus with flattened, segmented stems that arch gracefully. In spring (around Easter), it bursts into bloom with abundant, star-shaped, scarlet to pink flowers at the stem tips. Native to Brazilian cloud forests, it’s a beloved houseplant that can live for decades with proper care, becoming a family heirloom.
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Hatiora (hat-ee-OR-uh) |
| Species: | gaertneri (gert-NER-ee) |
| Synonym: | Schlumbergera gaertneri |
| Synonym: | Epiphyllopsis gaertneri |
| Synonym: | Epiphyllum gaertneri |
| Synonym: | Epiphyllum russellianum var. gaertneri |
| Synonym: | Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri |
Bright, indirect light. Well-draining, humus-rich mix. Keep evenly moist during growth; reduce watering after flowering. Cool nights (50–55°F) in fall encourage bud set. Minimum 50°F (10°C). Propagate from stem segments.
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