schlumbergeraschlumbergera
genusgenusUnique epiphytic cacti native to the coastal mountains of Brazil, characterized by their flattened stem segments and spectacular blooms that appear during the darker months of the year. These forest-dwelling plants naturally grow on trees or rocks, setting them apart from their desert-dwelling cousins.
Etymology
The genus was named after Frédéric Schlumberger, a prominent French art collector and cactus enthusiast who cultivated an extensive collection in the 19th century.
Interesting fact!
Despite being true cacti, these plants evolved in humid rainforest conditions rather than arid deserts, developing a completely different growth pattern from typical desert cacti.
All species of Schlumbergera
schlumbergeraOrssichiana
Star cactus, Easter star cactus, Giant flower Christmas cactus.
schlumbergeraKautskyi
Easter cactus, Spring cactus, Kautsky's schlumbergera.
schlumbergeraOpuntioides
Coin cactus, Round leaf Christmas cactus, Medallion holiday cactus.
schlumbergeraMicrosphaerica
Ball cactus, Little bead cactus, Micro holiday cactus.
schlumbergeraRusselliana
Russell's Easter cactus, Wild Easter cactus, Brazilian Easter cactus.
schlumbergeraTruncata
Thanksgiving cactus, Crab cactus, Holiday cactus.
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