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Holiday Cactus ‘Coral Red’ (Schlumbergera hybrid)
  • Holiday Cactus ‘Coral Red’ (Schlumbergera hybrid)
  • Holiday Cactus ‘Coral Red’ (Schlumbergera hybrid)
Holiday Cactus ‘Coral Red’ (Schlumbergera hybrid)

Holiday Cactus ‘Coral Red’ (Schlumbergera hybrid)

SKU: S7895-4

4" Pot Size

Vibrant coral-red flowers create a beautiful Holiday cactus specimen in a 4” pot. This mid-season bloomer usually flowers in late fall or early winter when the day length is very short. The bloom season lasts for several weeks, especially if the plants are kept in a cool location. ‘Coral Red’ has an upright growth habit and it branches nicely. Be sure to allow the soil to dry out between waterings. ‘Coral Red’ will bloom this year.
Sun Requirements
  • Partial Sun
Bloom Season
  • Fall
  • Winter
Hardiness Zone
  • 10
Plant Type
  • Easy Grower
Minimum Indoor Temperatures

40
Grows To
8-12"
Plant Care

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Thanksgiving and Christmas CactusBoth Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) and Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) are closely related flowering plants in the Schlumbergera genus. These low maintenance plants are long-lived and are often passed down in families for generations. Both need well-drained soil, bright light but not direct sun and cool nighttime temperatures in the 50°s in the late fall to initiate flowering. The primary differences between Thanksgiving and Christmas Cactus are:Leaves:as shown in the illustration, Thanksgiving Cactus have serrated leaves with sharp, pointed edges. Christmas Cactus have rounded, scalloped leaves.Flowers:there has been much hybridization of Thanksgiving Cactus. Flower colors range from red, pink, yellow, gold, white or purple and often there will be white highlights on the inner petals or throat giving the appearance of a bi-color. Christmas Cactus flowers are usually red.Bloom Season:Thanksgiving Cactus usually start flowering in early November and the bloom season extends into late December. Christmas Cactus usually start flowering in late December and can continue blooming into January or February.Growth Habit:Thanksgiving Cactus tend to have a more upright form. Christmas Cactus stems usually drape downward and over the pot.

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