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Schlumbergera x buckleyi (Christmas cactus)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Schlumbergera x buckleyi
Other names
Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera bridgesii, Holiday cactus, Easter cactus, Thanksgiving cactus
Genus
Schlumbergera Schlumbergera
Species
S. x buckleyi - S. x buckleyi is a tender, epiphytic cactus with oblong or ovate, scalloped, mid-green stem segments and bright red flowers at the stem ends in late winter.
Schlumbergera x buckleyi is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Trailing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Bright-red in Winter
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mealybugs Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning needed, but re-pot every two or three years, or whenever pot is filled with roots and the soil appears to be depleted of nutrients.
Propagation methods
Leaf cuttings
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Where to grow
Schlumbergera x buckleyi (Christmas cactus) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Conservatory, Indoor, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow under glass in cactus compost in filtered light. Avoid direct sunlight. Water thoroughly when the top half of the soil is dry. Can be moved outdoors in summer, but keep in a shady spot. Cool temperatures are required to induce blooming.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Schlumbergera x buckleyi
Other names
Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera bridgesii, Holiday cactus, Easter cactus, Thanksgiving cactus
Genus
Schlumbergera Schlumbergera
Species
S. x buckleyi - S. x buckleyi is a tender, epiphytic cactus with oblong or ovate, scalloped, mid-green stem segments and bright red flowers at the stem ends in late winter.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Trailing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Bright-red in Winter
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning needed, but re-pot every two or three years, or whenever pot is filled with roots and the soil appears to be depleted of nutrients.
Propagation methods
Leaf cuttings
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Where to grow
Schlumbergera x buckleyi (Christmas cactus) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Conservatory, Indoor, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow under glass in cactus compost in filtered light. Avoid direct sunlight. Water thoroughly when the top half of the soil is dry. Can be moved outdoors in summer, but keep in a shady spot. Cool temperatures are required to induce blooming.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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