Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
13-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
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Habit
Spreading
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Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Growth Rate
Slow
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Not Available
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
desert broom
Schlumbergera
In German
Wüste Besen
Schlumbergera
In French
desert broom
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Schlumbergera
In Greek
desert broom
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Schlumbergera
In Polish
desert broom
Schlumbergera
In Latin
desert broom
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Desert Broom and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Broom and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Desert Broom and Schlumbergera. Desert Broom doesn't have thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Broom does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Unknown and Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Desert Broom and Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Desert Broom and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schlumbergera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Desert Broom and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Desert Broom and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Desert Broom and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Desert Broom and Schlumbergera
Care of Desert Broom and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.