Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergia truncatus
Interior Potted Plants
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Schlumbergia truncatus Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Schlumbergia truncatus |
| Common Name: | Christmas cactus |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | interior rotational color, hanging baskets, perennials |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | cascading |
| Height: | 1 foot |
| Spread: | 1 foot |
| Foliage: | branching epiphyte with flattened joints dark and glossy green |
| Flower: | showy red, purple, or white blooms |
| Bloom Period: | Winter - Spring |
| Environment | |
| Light Requirement: | medium exposure |
| Water: | medium water requirement allow soil to dry slightly between waterings |
| Soil: | well-drained |
| Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 10 - 11 |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | allow temperatures at night to drop slightly to induce flowering |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to root rot and slugs |
TTU Plant Resources
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