Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 427

Genus ja: シャコバサボテン

Genus en: Christmas cactus

# spp.: 7 (from genus_families table) | 3 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Cactaceae

Family ja: サボテン

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Cactoideae

Distribution en:

Description en: Genus of about 6 species of bushy, epiphytic or rock-dwelling, perennial cacti from tropical rainforest in S.E. Brazil, cultivated for their attractive flowers. Erect then pendent, fleshy stems are divided into flattened, oblong or obovate, normally truncate, leaf-like segments, usually with marginal, often prominent notches, almost tooth-like in some species. The areoles often have a few fine bristles; those near the tips of the upper segments bear open trumpet-shaped, narrow-petalled flowers, most in late winter and early spring, others in summer or autumn. Where temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F), grow Christmas cacti as houseplants, or in a temperate or warm greenhouse. In warmer areas, they are suitable for growing in a raised bed in a courtyard garden.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-21°C (66-70°F) in spring, or take cuttings of stem sections in spring or early summer.

Pests en: Susceptible to mealybugs.

Description ja:

Comment: Brazil

Comment ja: シャコバサボテン

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