Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri
Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri (Regel) Linding.
Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri (Regel) Linding is an epiphytic cactus species in the Cactaceae family, part of the Rhipsalideae tribe within the Cactoideae subfamily. It is known in English-speaking countries as the Easter cactus or Whitsun cactus. It is often hybridized with R. rosea to produce Rhipsalidopsis × graeseri. The species has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Description
Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri is a member of the Cactaceae family and is native to epiphytic habitats. It was first published in 1942 and has synonyms including Schlumbergera gaertneri and Hatiora gaertneri. The plant is cultivated as an ornamental and is popular in horticulture due to its flowering characteristics. It is recognized for its ability to thrive in specific environmental conditions and is valued in gardens and indoor settings. The species is part of a group of cacti that have adapted to grow on other plants rather than in soil.
Synonyms
Phyllocactus gaertneriRhipsalidopsis gaertneriRhipsalis gaertneriEpiphyllopsis gaertneri var. tiburtiiEpiphyllum gaertneriEpiphyllum makoyanumEpiphyllum russellianum var. gaertneriHatiora gaertneri f. serrataSchlumbergera gaertneriHatiora gaertneriEpiphyllopsis gaertneriRhipsalidopsis gaertneri var. tiburtiiRhipsalidopsis serrataEpiphyllopsis gaertneri var. serrata
