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.
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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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