Schlumbergera (Hybrid Christmas Cactus)


Botanical Information

FamilyCactaceae
GenusSchlumbergera
CategoryTropicals
OriginSouthwestern Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone11b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)5
Temperature (°F)29
Height0.3 m - 1 m
Spread0.3 m - 1 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright spreading.
LandscapePotted indoor plant, potted outdoor or patio plant in warm, arid climates or as a specimen.
PropagationCuttings or seed.
CultivationPlant in full sun to partial shade in a humus rich soil that is kept moist in summer, but dry in winter. Allow the plant to dry throughly between waterings. Do not move the plant when in bud/flower as bud drop will occur.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatDry, rocky, partially shady slopes.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, flat, glabrous succulent stems and bodies. The edges of succulent bodies may appear variegated, depending on sunlight exposure.
Flower DescriptionShowy open cup-shaped blooms with lanceolate-ovate petals that curl backward to reveal a pronounced pistil.
Colour DescriptionMedium green to sage green succulent bodies with a reddish-green hue nearing the apices of branches. Vivid blooms ranging from ballerina pink to deep magenta.
Texture DescriptionSmooth and waxy.

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