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Schlumbergera truncata (Thanksgiving Cactus, Crab Cactus)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 19870

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Caryophyllales Family: Cactaceae Genus: Schlumbergera Species: Schlumbergera truncata

Common Names add Thanksgiving Cactus edit | delete false Christmas cactus edit | delete Holiday Cactus edit | delete Crab Cactus edit | delete Christmas Cactus edit | delete Plant Types edit Epiphytic Evergreen Houseplant Ornamental Perennial Succulent Tropical   Zones / Hardiness edit 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit November   Flowering End edit   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Centre Piece Container/Patio Hanging Basket Greenhouse Indoor Low Maintenance Garden Rainforest Shade Garden Tropical Garden Woodland Garden   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade Full Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Red Pink Yellow/Gold Purple White Mixed Peach Salmon   Wildlife Value edit Hummingbirds   Propagation Techniques edit Division Stem Cutting Leaf Cuttings   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Schlumbergera bridgesii is the true Christmas Cactus edit | delete 3-4 Hours of Indirect Light per day edit | delete Never let temperature get below 40F edit | delete Fertilize every 1-2 months edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Epiphyllum truncatum



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