Description
What you will get. What you will get. You will receive spring cactus plants producing light pink flowers & growing in a 4" pot. Flowers are seasonal & open around the Easter holiday. About spring cactus. The spring cactus or Easter cactus (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri) is one of the holiday cactus varieties. Compared with Thanksgiving & Christmas cacti that bloom around the winter holidays, respectively, spring cactus flowers in the early spring around the Easter holiday. Morphologically, spring cactus has spine-free leaves & star-shaped flowers. Spring cactus needs a special cold & long-darkness period to flower. Why grow spring cactus. Spring cactus is grown for their charming flowers around the Easter holiday. They are easy to grow & maintain. The plants can live & bloom infinitely if leaf-propagated plants are used to replace the degenerating plants once in a few years. As its name suggests, Easter cactus symbolizes rebirth & therefore, it is a perfect gift for the Easter holiday or someone who has recently started a new life chapter. Care tips. The spring cactus needs well-drained soil rich in organic matters & bright indirect sunlight. Water the plants in 2-3 days after the soil surface becomes dry. Water thoroughly & allow extra water to drain out. Feed the plants monthly during the growing season with a balanced houseplant food. Special care. Spring cactus is a short-day plant. Its flower buds develop during the cool days of fall, but these buds must have a rest period before they'll open. Best bud set occurs when temperatures are 50oF (10oC) with 12 to 14 hours of daily darkness for two to three months during the winter time. - Please read our policy in our shop announcement: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WonderlandHG 4" Pot, Light Pink Spring Cactus, Easter Rhipsalidopsis Gaertneri - Flowering Plants, Live Indoor House Plants, Succulents
