Bonsai a Rhipsalidopsis Cactus: Long-Term Project

John asks how to bonsai a Rhipsalidopsis (Easter cactus) from the start.

Process

1. Grow rampantly for years until it develops a woody trunk and large size.
2. Then prune 2/3 off to create a tree-like silhouette.

Reality Check

Very time-consuming, requires immense patience. Better to join a local bonsai club and practice on faster-growing shrubs/trees first. Learning with others is more fun and effective.

Easter cactus bonsai is a decades-long project; start with more responsive species.