Hatiora is a succulent plant related to the cactus family. Sometimes a plant is also called Hathiora as ripsalidopsis, because at present its species are also introduced into this kind. But, despite all this, the ripsalidopsis is very different from the classical types of Hatiora and are much more similar in external data with such a plant as the Decembrist.
How to care for Hatiora
A feature of Hatiora is that its stems consist of 6-8 dark green cylindrical segments, which as they grow can take a pin-shaped form. Small flowers of this plant appear on the ends of the shoots, have a bell shape and can be pink and yellow shades. What you need to know about the conditions of the content of this indoor plant?
Lighting
To accommodate Hatiora, you need to choose a well -lit place. It is best to put it on the south side, you can also place it on the southeastern or southwestern window. It is always worth remembering that this plant does not tolerate bright rays of the sun on it, and therefore the light in the room should be scattered.
Temperature regime
In order for this plant to bloom, the temperature regime must be observed throughout the year. In the summer season, the temperature for Hatiora should be approximately 20-22 degrees. From September to October, the plant stops growing and enters the phase of rest, and therefore the temperature must be reduced to 12-14 degrees. In winter, Hatiora blooms and for this already in November it is necessary to provide a temperature of 20-22 degrees for it.
How to care for Hatiora
After the plant blooms, it is placed in a cool place at about 8-10 degrees, because the rest of the rest occurs again for it. This temperature regime is the most correct and natural, but I must say that in practice it turns out not always. If the temperature difference at the specified time does not provide this plant, then flowering in winter may well not be realized. Moreover, in such cases, Hatior may either not bloom at all in the current year, or due to this to confuse all the deadlines and unexpectedly bloom in other months, and sometimes even several times in a year.
Watering
Even in the summer and during the winter flowering period, the Hatiora watering should be moderate, because an excess of moisture can lead to rotting of the roots of this plant. During the rest, watering is required to reduce to 1-2 times a month.
Reproduction
This plant is propagated by stem cuttings, consisting of several segments. Cuttled cuttings are pre -drowned, and then planted in the soil substrate.
