Schlumbergera, Thanksgiving Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Crab Cactus
Schlumbergeratruncata 'Snowflake'

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Schlumbergera (shlum-BER-ger-uh)
Species: truncata (trunk-AH-tuh)
Cultivar: Snowflake

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting