Schlumbergera sp. (Orchid Cactus) - Video 1

Botanical name: Schlumbergera sp.

Common names: Orchid Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus, Christmas Cactus, Easter Cactus, Crab Cactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterEpiphyte plantYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Schlumbergera x 'New Deal'
Not only is New Deal an exceptionally obscure, heirloom cultivar especially easy to grow under average house plant conditions. It reliably produces almost an overabundance of brilliant violet-pink and white flowers which are easily an inch larger than any other variety.


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