- What you will get. You will receive a collection of five colors of spring cactus growing in 4” pots. The colors include, pink, hot pink, orange, red and white. Flowers are seasonal 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 and 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 and star-shaped flowers. Spring cactus needs a special cold and 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 and maintain. The plants can live and bloom infinitely if leaf-propagated plants are used to replace the degenerating plants once in a few years. As its name suggests, spring cactus symbolizes rebirth and 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 and bright indirect sunlight. Water the plants in 2-3 days after the soil surface becomes dry. Water thoroughly and 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 50°F (10°C) with 12 to 14 hours of daily darkness for two to three months during the winter time.