Schlumbergera, Crab Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus 'Tinsel'

Schlumbergera truncata

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Schlumbergera (shlum-BER-ger-uh)
Species
truncata (trunk-AH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Columbia, Alabama

San Diego, California

Largo, Florida

Hampton, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

EASTSOUND, Washington

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Slanesville, WV | November 2012 | positive

Living in Zone 6, I keep these cacti as indoor plants. They are easy to maintain, requiring minimal care and watering, only one or two v...Read More

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