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13-May-2024 copyright Elizabeth Bickel

Hot Pink "Easter Cactus" 5-13-24

The Easter cactus (Schlumbergera gaertneri), or spring cactus, is named for the time of year that it typically blooms, which is in early spring right around the Easter holiday. It’s been reclassified several times, so you may find it referred to as Rhipsalidopsis gaertner or Hatiora gaertneri.

Though “cactus” is part of their name, they’re actually epiphytic succulents which are native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. Instead of requiring soil to grow, they take in nutrients and moisture from the air and debris around them. Maybe that's why mine do the best when I somewhat neglect them... Easter cactus bloom sometime between March and May.

Canon EOS-1D X ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
1/160s f/16.0 at 100.0mm iso8000 full exif

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Bryan Murahashi10-Jun-2024 04:05
Beautiful Succulents blooms.
joseantonio10-Jun-2024 03:46
looks so lovely with those tones.V.
waterfalls man10-Jun-2024 01:58
Beautiful Capture V!!
Nick Paoni10-Jun-2024 01:35
Portrait framing worked so well here. The brilliant color of the blooms really pops.
Hank Vander Velde10-Jun-2024 01:00
Beautiful flower well captured Liz.
Tom Munson09-Jun-2024 22:40
Beautiful capture.
Helen Betts09-Jun-2024 21:59
Beautiful shot. That color is spectacular!