Tropicals
Rhipsalidopsis hybrids
Easter cactus
Also known as: Spring cactus · Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri
Flattened green stem segments carry star-shaped flowers around the spring season. Easter cactus comes from a forest environment, so it needs gentler light and more regular moisture than a desert cactus. Flower colors vary among the hybrids in the assortment.
At a glance
- Water
- Moderate during growth; just moist in winter
- Bloom
- Spring star-shaped flowers; colors vary.
- Light
- Bright indirect light
Sizes & prices
- Size not listed$11.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Pet safety
- Cats
- Listed as non-toxic to cats by Cats Protection; discourage chewing.
If a pet eats a potentially toxic plant, contact your veterinarian promptly.
Growing & care
- Soil
- Free-draining epiphytic cactus mix.
- Humidity
- Prefers humid air.
- Feeding
- Dilute low-nitrogen fertilizer monthly during growth.
- Pruning
- Usually unnecessary.
- Winter
- Keep frost-free indoors; do not let the root ball become waterlogged.
- Pests
- Inspect for mealybugs.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Kor!An (Корзун Андрей) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Reviewed September 26, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.