Christmas Cactus
Common Name: Christmas Cactus
Species Name: Schlumbergera x buckleyi
Family Name: Cactaceae
Examples of Christmas Cactus Schlumbergera x buckleyi
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Garden |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Over watering, under watering or low light may cause flower buds to drop |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 3-foot diameter, 1-foot height
- Leaves: Stem segmented, flattened, crenate (not serrate as in S. truncata), areoles apical and marginal between crenations.
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Notes | Most commonly used as a holiday accent or as a single specimen plant |