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

Schlumbergeratruncata

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Schlumbergera truncata by berrygirl
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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
Provides Winter Interest
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
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Unionville, Connecticut

Braselton, Georgia

Brooklyn, New York

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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2006 | positive

I bought this one in an after Christmas clearance sale at Home Depot. It had already finished blooming by the time I got it.

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