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 Christmas cactus, Giant flower holiday cactus, Easter star cactus.
schlumbergeraKautskyi
Easter cactus, Spring cactus, Pink star cactus.
schlumbergeraOpuntioides
Coin cactus, Round segment holiday cactus, Medallion cactus.
schlumbergeraMicrosphaerica
Ball joint cactus, Micro holiday cactus, Tiny bead cactus.
schlumbergeraRusselliana
Russell's Easter cactus, Wild Easter cactus, Spring cactus.
schlumbergeraTruncata
Thanksgiving cactus, Crab claw cactus, Holiday cactus.
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