This is actually a hybrid of Schlumbergera, a small genus of cacti with six species found in the coastal mountains of south-eastern Brazil. Plants grow on trees or rocks in habitats that are generally shady with high humidity, and can be quite different in appearance from their desert-dwelling cousins. This epiphytic cactus needs very porous soil, filtered light and water thoroughly when soil is dry. Hardy to 40°F.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season | Winter |
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Botanical Name | Schlumbergera truncata |
Common Name | Christmas Cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Pink, red, salmon, soft purple, lavender |
Genus | Schlumbergera |
Growth Habit | Trailing, hanging |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Hardiness Zone | 10, 11, 12 |
Mature Size | 11 in. tall |
Native Area | Brazil |
Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
Propagation | By division, cuttings |
Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, heat tolerant |
Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
Soil Type | specialized cactus potting soil |
Special Features | Showy flowers |
Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to cats, friendly to dogs |
Watering Needs | Low |
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This is actually a hybrid of Schlumbergera, a small genus of cacti with six species found in the coastal mountains of south-eastern Brazil. Plants grow on trees or rocks in habitats that are generally shady with high humidity, and can be quite different in appearance from their desert-dwelling cousins. This epiphytic cactus needs very porous soil, filtered light and water thoroughly when soil is dry. Hardy to 40°F.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season | Winter |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Schlumbergera truncata |
Common Name | Christmas Cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Pink, red, salmon, soft purple, lavender |
Genus | Schlumbergera |
Growth Habit | Trailing, hanging |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Hardiness Zone | 10, 11, 12 |
Mature Size | 11 in. tall |
Native Area | Brazil |
Plant Type | Perennial cactus |
Propagation | By division, cuttings |
Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, heat tolerant |
Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
Soil Type | specialized cactus potting soil |
Special Features | Showy flowers |
Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to cats, friendly to dogs |
Watering Needs | Low |