Schlumbergera x truncata
Thanksgiving cactus
Easiest of flowering houseplants or potted garden plants. Double pink to red flowers attract hummingbirds. Bright shade, good drainage, regular water in warm season, protect from frost.
 Altura | 6–18 pulg. |
|---|---|
 Ancho | 1–2 pies |
 Tolera | Macetas |
 Riego | Cuando la tierra esté casi seca. |
Typically this plant wants to almost completely dry out. It comes from an area with predominantly summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and will be intolerant of overwatering. This also helps with flower production. Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering. | |
 Resiste hasta | 30 °F |
 Características | Epífita, Con flores, Colgante, Suculenta, Tropical |
 Interior / exterior | Interior |
 Drenaje | En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Corteza para orquídeas |
 Origen | Brasil |
 Zonas Sunset | 17, 22–24, H2 |
Notas de cultivo
This plant is not typically planted in the ground. Due to its epiphytic nature it excels mounted, in vertical walls, or pots.
Interés especial
What's the difference between Thanksgiving cactus and Christmas cactus? They bloom around their named holiday, but beyond that Christmas cactus have red to white flowers, while Thanksgiving cactus have hot pink to red flowers with less white in them. Also, the Thanksgiving cactus has much longer pointier teeth.
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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