Schlumbergera, Crab Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus 'Gold Charm'

Schlumbergeratruncata

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Schlumbergera (shlum-BER-ger-uh)
Species
truncata (trunk-AH-tuh)
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
Pale Yellow
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
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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:

Tempe, Arizona

Winter Springs, Florida

Cumberland, Maryland

Newfield, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Winter Springs, FL (Zone 9b) | January 2015 | positive

This was mixed in with a red cactus I bought a few years ago. Very pretty coloring. Seems to deepen in color as it ages. Mine stays outsi...Read More

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Cumberland, MD (Zone 6a) | December 2009 | positive

I have what I believe is this one. It came with no tag. Blooms along with the others around Thanksgiving. Very pretty color sort of a ...Read More

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Newfield, NY | October 2009 | neutral

what color do they call this christmas cactus?how many different color there?

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