How to tend a Rhipsalidopsis 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 surface is dry

Sunlight

Enjoy mild sunlightresistant to half shade direct light during summer dormancy

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove flower stem, diseased and rotten leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Mexico
Category
Cactaceae
Size
Diameter≥10cm,Height≥15cm
Blooming period
Succulent plant,flowering period March-April
Flower colors
Leaf color green and leaf margin is red
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