Hatiora Species, Pink Star Cactus, Rose Easter Cactus, Whitsun Cactus
Hatiora rosea
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Hatiora (hat-ee-OR-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | rosea (RO-zee-uh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Rhipsalidopsis rosea |
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Culver City, California
San Diego, California
Davenport, Iowa
Appleton, Wisconsin
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 21, 2011, Dendros from Burham, I have grown a single plant for 15 years it is now a minimum of 60 cm across and approximately 20cm tall. It grows in soil taken from chalk downland in the south east of England and has a weeping habit, that is to say it cascades down the sides of a 30 cm terracotta pot. the plant has flowered some years but not all. Last year it flowered profusely, at the moment it is preparing to bloom. I have never fed it. Its position is in front of a large window with a slatted blind facing south. |
| Positive | On Feb 21, 2009, drecenra from Orting, WA (Zone 8a) wrote: The stems on this easter cactus are smaller than normal, as are the flowers. Basically a mini easter ccatus. I haven't gotten mine to bloom yet; I've had it less than a year. It has the same requirements as a normal easter cctus, but is much more prone to shedding it's stems if something is wrong (under/over watering being the most common), but it can be propagated from any of the fallen stems, so just pot them up. Likes humidity, and bright, but indirect light, loose soil, regular watering (Careful!), and the occasionial fertalizer. |
