Schlumbergera is a small genus of cacti with six species found in the coastal mountains of south-eastern Brazil. Plants grow on trees or rocks in habitats which are generally shady with high humidity and can be quite different in appearance from their desert-dwelling cousins.
Most species of Schlumbergera have stems which resemble leaf-like pads joined one to the other and flowers which appear from areoles at the joints and tips of the stems. Two species have cylindrical stems more similar to other cacti. In Brazil, the genus is referred to as Flor de Maio (May flower), reflecting the period in which they flower in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also called Easter cactus.
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I don't think I could pronouce that. It's very pretty tho!
ReplyDeleteSchlumbergera -or lipstick plant - my favorite Christmas bloom:)
ReplyDeleteSatin ribbon flower you shared!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy the variety of flowers you share with us. I inherited one of these so maybe it will bloom :)
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