Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
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
Toothed
bipinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata
Artemisia annua
Common Name
False Christmas Cactus
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
False Christmas Cactus
Artemisia
In German
False Christmas Cactus
Artemisia
In French
Cactus de Noël
Artemisia
In Spanish
cactus de navidad
Artemisia
In Greek
False Christmas Cactus
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
flor de maio
Artemisia
In Polish
Szlumbergera ucięta
Artemisia
In Latin
False Christmas Cactus
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of False Christmas Cactus and Artemisia
Season and care of False Christmas Cactus and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about False Christmas Cactus and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Christmas Cactus season is Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
False Christmas Cactus and Artemisia Physical Information
False Christmas Cactus and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of False Christmas Cactus and Artemisia are as follows:
False Christmas Cactus flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink and Salmon
False Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Artemisia
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Christmas Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Christmas Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.