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    Hatiora gaertneri 'Scorpius'

    Also Known As

    • Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri 'Scorpius'
    • Scorpius Easter Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Hatiora gaertneri 'Scorpius' plant details

    Hatiora gaertneri 'Scorpius' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hatiora gaertneri 'Scorpius'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hatiora gaertneri 'Scorpius'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    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.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Hatiora gaertneri 'Scorpius' plant

    How to Grow Hatiora gaertneri 'Scorpius'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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