Crab Cactus-Schlumlergera Truncata Haw. K.Schum. Stock Photography

Epiphytic plants of the family cactus family, shrubby, draping stems, many branches and no thorns, old stems lignification, young stems flat; fresh green or slightly purple, apex shaped, flowers alone born on the top of the branch, two sides symmetrical; calyx top separation; corolla rounds, stamens majority, berry pear shaped. Native to Brazil; commonly cultivated in parks and gardens in various parts of China. For ornamental plants, they are often grafted on measuring scales or other Rootstocks to grow plants that are flourishing.