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Schlumbergera Hybrid, Christmas Cactus 'Purple King'

Schlumbergera

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Schlumbergera (shlum-BER-ger-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time

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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | May 2005 | neutral

A Christmas cactus with brilliant rhodamine purple blooms.

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