Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Rhipsalidopsis

Species:

Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

pink, red

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Native to Brazilian rainforests, prefers organic matter