common winter cactus
Also known as: crab cactus; lobster cactus; Christmas cactus
A cactus with erect stems that then become pendent-forming as a bushy, trailing plant with flattened and toothed, oblong stem segments. Flowers produced at the stem tips in autumn and winter are usually in shades of purple, pink or red
Scientific classification
- Species
- common winter cactus (Schlumbergera truncata)
- Genus
- Schlumbergera
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of common winter cactus
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of common winter cactus
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common winter cactus care guide
- Sparse watering when substrate fully dry, halt irrigation in cold winter
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Sparse watering when substrate fully dry, halt irrigation in cold winter
Fertilizing
FertilizingHighly diluted cactus feed once per warm autumn growing month
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained compost in bright light but avoid direct sunlight and maintain a minimum temperature of 10°C. See Schlumbergera cultivation for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
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