easter cactus (hatiora, syn. rhipsalidopsis)
the members of the genus hatiora are native to brazil, where they grow epiphytic (sitting on trees). they are all formerly members of rhipsalidopsis.
hatiora species:
- hatiora epiphylloides
- hatiora gaertneri
- hatiora herminiae
- hatiora rosea
- hatiora salicornioides
the hybrids between h. gaertneri x h. rosea are called hatiora x graeseri and commonly known as easter cactus.
hatiora rosea