How to tend a Hatiora gaertneri

Also known as: Phyllocactus gaertneri (Regel) K.Schum., Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri (Regel) Moran, Rhipsalis gaertneri (Regel) Vaupel, Epiphyllopsis gaertneri var. tiburtii Backeb. & Voll, Epiphyllum gaertneri (Regel) K.Schum., Epiphyllum makoyanum W.Watson, Epiphyllum russellianum var. gaertneri Regel, Hatiora gaertneri f. serrata (Linding.) Süpplie, Schlumbergera gaertneri (Regel) Britton & Rose, Hatiora gaertneri (Regel) Barthlott, Epiphyllopsis gaertneri (Regel) A.Berger ex Backeb. & F.M.Knuth, Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri var. tiburtii (Backeb. & Voll) Moran, Rhipsalidopsis serrata Linding., Epiphyllopsis gaertneri var. serrata (Lindgr.) Backeb.

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in summer and winter

Sunlight

Half shade plant, like moderate light, properly shade during half dormancy in summer

Soil

Peat mixed with coarse sand soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn, except flowering time and dormancy in summer

Pruning

Remove withered flowers and stem after flowering, except the 2-3 segments at the bottom of stem

About this plant

Origin
Brazil
Category
Cactaceae, Schlumbergera
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Succulent plants, sometimes flowers, rose red or red flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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