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Schlumbergera, Crab Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus 'Dark Red Marie'

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

Foliage

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

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Bellaire, MI (Zone 5a) | November 2004 | positive

I love this plant. I can always look forward to its cheery red blooms around Thanksgiving time. It will usually bloom on and off until la...Read More

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