False christmas cactus
Schlumbergera truncata
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How to care
Schlumbergera truncata, commonly known as the Christmas Cactus, is a popular houseplant known for its vibrant blooms during the holiday season. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a well-draining potting mix. This plant enjoys a humid environment, making it ideal for bathrooms or kitchens. During its growing season, it benefits from regular watering and occasional feeding.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Size
- Height
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Years
- 5 – 10
Preferred soil
Loam
Sand
Acidic
Neutral
Propagation
Cutting
Layering
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
10a
-1.1°C – 1.7°C
113
Leaves
- Leafless
Flowers
- Showy
- Orange
- Pink
- Red
- White
- Yellow
Other names
- Christmas cactus
- Thanksgiving cactus
- Zygocactus
Botanical Synonyms
- Zygocactus truncatus
Taxonomy
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Genus
- Schlumbergera