Red Easter Cactus 'Scorpius' (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri)

Name: Red Easter Cactus 'Scorpius' (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri)
Brand: Logee's Greenhouses
SKU: S7835-4
Price: 18.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU: S7835-4

4" Pot Size

Bright red, 2" blooms arrive in profusion from March until May. Each flower lasts for several weeks, opening every morning after sunrise and closing at sundown. The iridescent star-shaped blooms are borne on the ends of the stems similar to Christmas cactus. Easter Cactus like filtered light but no direct sunlight. They also need well-drained soil, moderate watering and fertilization. Keep plants cool and moist while in bloom to extend the flowering season. These plants are budded and will bloom this spring.

See our other Easter Cactus:
• Easter Cactus Collection (Purple, Red and White)
• Easter Cactus 'Purple Fire' (Purple)
• Easter Cactus 'Scorpius' (Red)
• Easter Cactus 'Sirius' (White)
• Easter Cactus 'Sunlet' (Orange)

Partial Sun

Spring

10

Easy Grower

35

8-12"

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Other Resources

Articles:

• Growing Easter Cactus Successfully

• Know Your Roots for Optimum Plant Health

• Choosing Containers, Pots and Vessels for your Plants

Videos:• Growing Easter Cactus

• Selecting the Best Pot or Container for your Plant

Easter Cactus

At first, this plant seemed like it wasn't going to make it (I have several of the Easter and Christmas cactus plants and they have been living for years). So, I took them outside this summer and it took off with growth. I recently brought them back inside and the plant looks very healthy and happy and I am looking forward to it blooming!