Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Schlumbergera
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Schlumbergera
In French
Rocket Dame
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Schlumbergera
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Dame's Rocket and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Dame's Rocket and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Dame's Rocket and Schlumbergera. Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Dame's Rocket does not have fragrant flowers. Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Vomiting and Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dame's Rocket and Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Schlumbergera season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schlumbergera is while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Schlumbergera is .
Dame's Rocket and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color:
Care of Dame's Rocket and Schlumbergera
Care of Dame's Rocket and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.