Schlumbergera grows more advantageously in this kind of environment
Other names for Schlumbergera
Schlumbergera is a shrub-like epiphytic succulent plant in the cactus family, also known as "Christmas cactus", "crab claw lotus", and "adding beauty to what is already beautiful".
There are many varieties of Schlumbergera; hybrid varieties such as the white Christmas White and Snowflake, the yellow Christmas Flame and Golden Charm, the purple Magado and the pink Camilla are relatively common.
Morphological characteristics of Schlumbergera
Schlumbergera is an epiphytic shrub-like succulent plant; its stems have no leaves and no spines, and most bear branches. The color is usually bright green, sometimes with a little purple.
The flowers of Schlumbergera bloom at the tips of the branches and are usually rose-red; the two ends of the flower grow symmetrically, and the whole flower is about 6-9 cm long.
Growth habits of Schlumbergera
A cool yet warm environment is most suitable for the growth of Schlumbergera. It has relatively good drought tolerance, but it is afraid of the hot, scorching weather of midsummer, at which time it should be moved to a semi-shaded place for care, keeping the surrounding temperature between 20-25°C. If the temperature is around 15°C, the plant will enter a dormant state.
Schlumbergera does not need long periods of light to grow, and the flowering period can be controlled by regulating the light duration. For example, if 8-10 hours of light are maintained each day, it can bloom in 2-3 months.
Soil rich in organic matter, with good drainage and air permeability, and loose in texture should be chosen for growing Schlumbergera.
Value and uses of Schlumbergera
Ornamental value is the most important value of Schlumbergera. Because its jointed stems grow long and hang down, it is often made into a hanging plant and placed on windowsills, at entranceways, and other places for indoor decoration. Because the flowering period of Schlumbergera can be controlled by adjusting light, the flowering period of many Schlumbergeras is regulated to October, making it an excellent choice for indoor potted flowering plants in winter.
Flower language of Schlumbergera
When Schlumbergera is grown in most Western countries, its flowering period coincides with the "Christmas" season, so it is called "Christmas cactus" by Christians.
Schlumbergera carries the beautiful meanings of "turning the tide" and "good fortune arriving".
Christmas cactus, crab claw lotus, fairy finger flower, adding beauty to what is already beautiful. The place of origin of Schlumbergera is Brazil, and it is cultivated relatively widely in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. At present, it is also planted in various places in China.