The Easter cactus is part of the Rhipsalidopsis genus and is also native to Brazil. While they all have a similar appearance, color and stem segment shape are easy ways to identify them. Determine ...

Easter cactus flowers are more flat, star-shaped and tend to point upward. Holiday cactus flowers can be red, pink, peach, yellow, purple, fuchsia, salmon, orange, or white. The flowers typically ...

Easter cactus flowers are flatter star-shaped and tend to point upward. Holiday cacti flowers can be red, pink, peach, yellow, purple, fuchsia, salmon, orange or white.

Easter cactus needs a period of 8-12 weeks where it experiences cool overnight temperatures of 50 to 60°F (10 to 15°C). Use a thermometer to keep track of temperature. Disease and Pests.

Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesti) in the middle has scalloped or teardrop-shaped projections on the leaves. Easter cactus (Schlumbergera gaertnerrii) on the right has leaves with round edges.

The main difference between the three holiday cacti is that the Easter cactus blooms during spring. Beaumont Enterprise Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo. Skip to main content. Subscribe.

Easter cactus likes bright, indirect light, not direct sunlight, which can scorch the foliage. Make sure it receives total darkness and cooler temperatures (55 to 60 degrees) during the winter ...

Easter cactus flowers are more flat, star-shaped and tend to point upward. Holiday cactus flowers can be red, pink, peach, yellow, purple, fuchsia, salmon, orange, or white.