Hatiora rosea – Rose Easter Cactus

Hatiora rosea is a mostly erect, or somewhat arching or pendent, bushy, cactus with unique jointed stems and many rose-colored flowers. It an epiphytie, but is commonly grown as a foliage plant. This species is similar to Hatiora gaertneri but has much smaller joints and flowers. The segments are long between 2 to 4 cm wide and about 1 cm with areolas margins provided with bristles subtle dark as the large oblong apical areola where flowers and new segments are developed. Flowers, slightly perfumed, are imbutiformes, star-shaped, symmetrical (actinomorphic) long and wide between 3 and 4 cm, with petals pink slightly withdrawn. Flowers are borne terminally, broadly funnel form, fragrant, 3-4 cm long and in diameter.
  • Scientific Name: Hatiora rosea (Lagerh.) Barthlott
  • Common Names: Easter Cactus, Whitsun Cactus, Rose Easter Cactus, Spring cactus, Pink star cactus
  • Synonyms: Rhipsalis rosea (basionym), Rhipsalidopsis rosea
  • Family: Cactaceae
  • Subfamily: Cactoideae
  • Tribe: Rhipsalideae
  • Species: S. rosea
  • Genus: Hatiora


 Origin:
Hatiora rosea is native to Brazil.

 Hardiness:
Hardiness zones - 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
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How to Grow and Care 

 Contrary to many of the other succulents we commonly keep as houseplants, Easter cacti are epiphytic and naturally occur in Brazilian rainforests. Their growth pattern (on trees and rocks) and natural habitat mean they require different care than their desert cousins: more water and less light.

 Easter cactus care is similar to that of other ‘seasonal’ cacti from the Schlumbergera genus, which bloom during Wintertime.
As with most succulents, propagating is not too much of a challenge. Just remove a piece consisting of a few leaf segment, let it dry for a few days and then stick it in a coarse soil mixture...

 - Learn more at  HOW TO GROW AND CARE HATIORA  
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