Schlumbergera rosea, syn. Hatiora rosea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native to south Brazil. It was first described in 1912. It is one of the parents of the hybrid Schlumbergera × graeseri, grown as the Easter cactus.
Hatiora rosea is a mostly erect or somewhat arching or pendent, bushy, cactus with unique jointed stems and many rose-coloured flowers. It an epiphytie, but is commonly grown as a foliage plant. This species is similar to the Easter Cactus but has much smaller joints and flowers. Basically a mini Easter Cactus. Species grows as an epiphyte, mainly on Araucaria in cloud forest. The species is under pressure of urban development.
They require ample summer water but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. During the flowering cycle keep them moist (but not soggy). After the blossoms have fallen off you should back off on the water for a couple of months.
It is an epiphyte cactus but is commonly grown as a foliage plant and appreciate more organic matter in potting mixes than most terrestrial cacti and does best in soils containing sphagnum. This type of soil would normally be used for orchids, bromeliads or other epiphytic plants. Make sure the potting medium is still well-draining.
Feed these cacti every two weeks or so using a balanced liquid fertilizer. Stop feeding for a bit during the resting period.
This plant prefers summer and fall temperatures of 75- 80°F and winter temperatures of 45-55°F. Don`t expose the cactus to freezing temperatures.
