General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Leaves: Other: Leafless
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Fall
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Mature single segment cuttings.
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Thanksgiving Cactus
  • Holiday Cactus
  • Crab Cactus

Photo Gallery
Location: Halifax, VA
Date: 2022-11-22
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2019-11-29
"SPIKE"
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2019-11-29
"SPIKEs" 1st bloom
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2019-11-22
"SPIKE"
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2019-10-31
"Pink"
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2008-05-02
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2008-05-02
Side view of bloom
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2019-11-10
"SPIKE"
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2019-11-10
"SPIKE"
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2019-11-10
"SPIKE"
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2019-11-22
"SPIKE"

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