Schlumbergera, Crab Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Schlumbergera 'Thor Carmen'

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Schlumbergera (shlum-BER-ger-uh)
Cultivar: Thor Carmen

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed