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Schlumbergera bridgesii (Christmas Cactus)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000847

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

Common Names add Christmas Cactus edit | delete Thanksgiving cactus edit | delete Plant Types edit Epiphytic Evergreen Houseplant Perennial Succulent Tropical   Zones / Hardiness edit   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Flowering Start edit November   Flowering End edit January   Leaf Colour edit Green - Dark   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Hanging Basket Indoor   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade Full Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Red Pink Orange Yellow/Gold Lilac White Near White Mixed Peach Salmon   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Division Leaf Cuttings   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below This species is a synonym of S. truncata. edit | delete They can be moved outdoors in summer in shade and protected from wind. edit | delete 12 hours of darkness per day and cooler temps will bring them into bud edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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