Easter Flower
by D Hackett
Title
Easter Flower
Artist
D Hackett
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Photograph - Digital
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Easter Flower by D Hackett
This beautiful blossom was on my Mother's Easter Cactus.
An Easter cactus is really similar to the other holiday varieties; however, there are ways to tell them apart. One easy way to determine the species is the blooming season. Easter cacti bloom in spring, starting to reveal flower buds in February and flowering from March through May. Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti bloom in late fall or winter, with Thanksgiving varieties typically blooming a month earlier than the Christmas ones.
Besides varying bloom seasons, another way to separate the holiday cacti is by studying the edges of their leaf segments. Christmas cacti have smooth, round edges and Thanksgiving cacti have pointy, jagged ones; well, Easter cacti are known for the bristles that can be found on the edges of their leaf segments. The flowers of the spring variety also seem to be more star-shaped in their form, but have the radiant shades of colors typically found in all three species: reds, pinks and purples, with some cultivars showcasing a pure white flower.
Each holiday species typically has the same growing conditions: shorter days and longer periods of uninterrupted darkness to promote flowering, with well-drained soil. One thing to consider, especially with the Easter cacti, is how much water they need. Easter species are especially sensitive to overwatering, which can cause great damage to the plants. Make sure you wait until the soil in the pot is dry before watering it
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May 12th, 2017
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