General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Other: Leafless
Flowers: Showy
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
  • Holiday Cactus

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Location: Kylertown, PA
In full bloom in 2010

Closeup of Flower
Location: Kylertown, PA
Date: 11/7/2011
Carribean Dancer Loaded with Buds
Comments:
  • Posted by keystone (West-Central PA - Zone 5b) on Nov 8, 2011 10:45 AM concerning plant:
    If you only have room for one Schlumbergera, I would highly recommend Carribean Dancer. This plant is vigorous, easy for the beginner, and blooms like crazy. In fact, last year, this cactus put out four flushes of bloom for me from November of 2010 until April of 2011. Great Schlumbergera!

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