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Schlumbergera, Crab Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus 'Beach Dancer'

Schlumbergeratruncata

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Schlumbergera (shlum-BER-ger-uh)

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Species

truncata (trunk-AH-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Coral/Apricot

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

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