Xerophyte

Description

Hatiora roseaSN|23287]]SN|23287]] 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 (Hatiora gaertneriSN|23273]]SN|23273]]) but has much smaller joints and flowers. Basically a mini Easter Cactus.

Stem Segments

Flat or three- to five-angled with concave sides, reddish, becoming dark green, 2-4 cm long, margins with two or three notches.

Flowers

Borne terminally, broadly funnel form, fragrant, 3-4 cm long and in diameter. Perianth-segments, few, pink. Stamens about 11 mm long rose-coloured. Style 13 mm long, rose-coloured. Stigma lobes 3, white, 3 mm long.

Chromosome Number

Hatiora roseaSN|23287]]SN|23287]] is a diploid species with a chromosome number of 2n = 2x = 22.

Fruits

Buds red. Depressed globose, yellowish.

Areoles

Marginal and apical, with a few bristles.