Hatiora herminiae(Porto & A.Cast . ) Backeb.ex Barthlott
Hariota herminiae , Rhipsalis herminiae
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : RhipsalideaeGenus : Hatiora
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Hatiora herminiaeis native to southeastBrazil . It grows as an epiphyte in the cloud forests in Minas Gerais and São Paulo .
Hatiora herminiaeis a branch cactus with vertical or arching stems that are circular in hybrid - section and composed of segment . It can grow up to 1 substructure ( 30 curium ) tall . The stem segment are cylindric and can acquire up to 2 inches ( 5 curium ) long and 0.2 in ( 0.5 cm ) in diameter , each with a few areoles bearing cluster of gray hairs . They are hoar , dark light-green , olive green , or with shades of purple in full sun .
The peak are pink to magenta and can reach up to 0.8 inches ( 2 centimeter ) longsighted and 1 inch ( 2.5 centimeter ) in diameter . They seem from the areoles at the terminal of root word , usually solitary , in spring . The fruit are olive green Chuck Berry that can grow up to 0.3 inches ( 0.8 centimetre ) long .
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USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° hundred ) .
Hatioragrows in the natural state in tropic rain forests of south - easterly Brazil , as far south as Parana , along the molding with Paraguay . Although they grow mostly on tree luggage compartment , they sometimes grow on rocky ground . In the wild , Hatiorabloom in springtime and will sometimes flower double in one year .
These cacti thrive better in indirect light with first light and evening sun photo . They preferwell - drained dirt . Cactus or epiphytic compost works well . Hatioracan be spread easily through cuttings that can root immediately in soil . It likes prospicient night of about 14 minute . address the plant with a newspaper bag to keep out out sun . Do not dislodge the plant life once flower buds appear , as these could fall off during motility . It need a month ’s rest after inflorescence , so water slenderly during this period .
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Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Hatiora .
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