Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Eye irritation, sneezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
False Christmas Cactus
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
False Christmas Cactus
Hydrangea
In German
False Christmas Cactus
Hortensie
In French
Cactus de Noël
Hortensia
In Spanish
cactus de navidad
Hortensia
In Greek
False Christmas Cactus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
flor de maio
Hortênsia
In Polish
Szlumbergera ucięta
Hortensja
In Latin
False Christmas Cactus
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of False Christmas Cactus and Bugleweed
Season and care of False Christmas Cactus and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about False Christmas Cactus and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Christmas Cactus season is Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Christmas Cactus and Bugleweed Physical Information
False Christmas Cactus and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of False Christmas Cactus and Bugleweed are as follows:
False Christmas Cactus flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink and Salmon
False Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Bugleweed
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Christmas Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.