Schlumbergera, Crab Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Schlumbergeratruncata 'Thor Nille'

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Schlumbergera (shlum-BER-ger-uh)
Species: truncata (trunk-AH-tuh)
Cultivar: Thor Nille

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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
N/A

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings

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