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    Hatiora gaertneri 'Colomba'

    Also Known As

    • Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri 'Colomba'
    • Colomba Orange Easter Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Hatiora gaertneri 'Colomba' plant details

    Hatiora gaertneri 'Colomba' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hatiora gaertneri 'Colomba'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hatiora gaertneri 'Colomba'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Beautiful, bright orange, 2" blooms adorn Easter Cactus 'Colomba' between March and May. Each flower lasts for several weeks, opening every morning after sunrise and closing at sundown. The iridescent star-shaped blooms are borne on the ends of the succulent's stems similar to Christmas cactus. In their native habitat, rhipsalidopsis grow as epiphytes in the forests of Brazil and other South American countries. Easter cactus like filtered light but no direct sunlight, well-drained soil and moderate watering and fertilization. Keep the plant cool and moist while it's in bloom to extend the flowering season. We are selling budded plants that will bloom this spring.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Hatiora gaertneri 'Colomba' plant

    How to Grow Hatiora gaertneri 'Colomba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Hatiora salicornioides

    aka Cactus lyratus, Hariota cylindrica, Hariota villigera, Hatiora bambusoides, Hatiora salicornioides var. salicornioides, Rhipsalis 'Drunkard's Dream', Rhipsalis bambusoides, Rhipsalis salicornioides, Rhipsalis villigera, Dancing Bones Cactus, Drunkard's Dream, Mistletoe Cactus, Spice Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - bright shade
    • low
    Photo of Hatiora salicornioides by plant lust
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    Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri

    aka Epiphyllopsis gaertneri, Epiphyllum gaertneri, Epiphyllum russellianum var. gaertneri, Hatiora gaertneri, Schlumbergera gaertneri, Easter Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri flower by Chilepine
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    Rhipsalis houlletii

    aka Acanthorhipsalis houlletiana, Hatiora houlletiana, Lepismium houlletianum, Lepismium houlletianum var. houlletianum, Rhipsalis houlletiana, Epiphytic Cactus, Seaweed Cactus, Snowdrop Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 15"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Rhipsalis houlletii foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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