Schlumbergera truncata 'Red'
THE Schumbergera truncata is commonly called Christmas Cactus, but it is not the true Christmas cactus. The latter is in fact the Schlumbergera x buckleyi. It has no spikes on its flattened stems (they are crenate, but rather rounded), it has fuchsia flowers and it really has a drooping habit. THE Schumbergera truncata has segments of stems with points, the different cultivars have flowerings of varied colors and it has a more erect habit. And what's more, it flowers in the fall and not at Christmas!
Being an epiphytic plant native to the tropical forest, the Schlumbergera truncata will do well in a hanging basket, sheltered from drafts. It's best to avoid moving it when you've found the perfect spot. The flowers of Schumbergera truncata grow on last year's leaves, this is an important consideration if you are considering pruning. Flowering is induced by the short days of autumn. At this time, you can fertilize every 2 weeks with a flowering fertilizer.
Falling flower buds are sometimes observed. It can be caused by different things: moving the plant (avoid turning it), a lack of humidity, too low or too high a temperature, a change in light conditions, a lack of water (the plant has need a little more water during flowering).
Family: Cactaceae
Origin : Brazil
Watering: low to moderate. Water only when the substrate is dry. Water a little more during flowering.
Brightness: intense, but indirect. To induce flowering in the fall, you need good sunlight during the day, but no light at all in the evening (needs 13 hours of total darkness). When the flower buds are formed, the plant can be returned to light.
Relative humidity : average
Substrate: draining, like our homemade potting soil for Schlumbergera
Fertilization: From April to October, fertilize every 2 to 4 weeks when new leaves emerge.
Flowering: pink that tends to red
Toxicity: nontoxic
*Please note that each plant is unique and will differ from the one pictured.
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