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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
 
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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
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Suitable For edit
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Hanging Basket
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Rainforest
  • Shade Garden
  • Tropical Garden
  • Woodland Garden
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  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
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  • 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
  • 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
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Other names for this plant:
Epiphyllum truncatum



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