How to Grow and Care for Hatiora

Easter cactus (Hatiora gaertneri) is a species of flowering plant that is native to southeastern Brazil, where it usually grows on other plants and trees and, less commonly, on rocks. It has been widely cultivated for its ornamental flowers, which bloom around the Easter holidays.

Bottle cactus (Hatiora salicornioides) is a native Brazilian flowering cactus that grow on the surface of other plants in the wild. In cultivation, bottle cactus grows best when exposed to humidity. This species has been grown outdoors in Arizona and indoors in greenhouses.

Hatiora epiphylloides subsp.bradei is a branching shrub cactus indigenous to the tropical forests of Brazil. Hatiora epiphylloides subsp.bradei is grown as an ornamental species in pots and gardens, where it prefers rocky soils. This species often grows on other tree branches in the wild.