ON THIS PLANT
Schlumbergera opuntioides is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to the coastal mountains of south-eastern Brazil where its natural habitats are humid forests and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is in the same genus as the popular house plant known as Christmas Cactus or Thanksgiving Cactus.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Schlumbergera
- Family
- Cactaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Christmas cactus
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