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
  • Christmas Cactus
  • Thanksgiving Cactus
  • Holiday Cactus
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Schlumbergera truncata
  • Synonym: Zygocactus truncatus

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Location: Thomson,Ga.
Date: 2012-11-14
Peaches and cream just before it opens completely.
Location: JBsPlants at Roblyn Farm, New Jersey
Date: 11/8/2010
Peaches & Cream
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Location: Thomson,Ga.
Date: 2012-11-15
Location: Thomson,Ga.
Date: 2012-11-13
A starter plant not long after i received it.
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