- Thanksgiving cactus
Botanical name: schlumbergera truncata
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 2 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: late fall, winter, early spring
Hardy zone: zones 9-11
Flower color: pink/red/white/orange/yellow/purple
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows about half of a ft – 1 ft per year
Pruning instructions: break up segments of new growth from the mother plant as needed to contain desired shape and size
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant, patio
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: blooms during thanksgiving
Watering instructions: allow soil to completely dry out between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a diluted cacti fertilizer after planting and repeat once a year in the spring
Best time to plant: spring or summer
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: aloe vera
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
