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Schlumbergera truncata 'Christmas Flame'

A pendent, epiphytic cactus trailing to 30cm, with oblong, fleshy green stem segments and prominent, tooth-like notches at the margins. In winter, trumpet-shaped pale orange flowers are produced at the stem tips

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Genus

Schlumbergera are bushy epiphytic perennials with arching stems formed of flattened segments, and trumpet-shaped flowers

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in epiphytic cactus compost in bright filtered or indirect light with moderate humidity. In growth, water freely and apply a high potash fertiliser 3 or 4 times; keep just moist for 6 weeks after flowering to allow a rest period. See Christmas cactus cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by stem section cuttings in spring and summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • hanging basket
  • Houseplants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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