Schlumbergera, Crab Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus 'Amazonas Brazil'

Schlumbergera

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Schlumbergera (shlum-BER-ger-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 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
Orange
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
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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