Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Brazil
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
  
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-2
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red
  
Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial 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, fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Eye irritation, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Winesap'
  
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata
  
Common Name
Apple, Dessert Apple, Winesap Apple
  
False Christmas Cactus
  
In Hindi
Primula sieboldii
  
False Christmas Cactus
  
In German
Siebolds Primel
  
False Christmas Cactus
  
In French
Primrose japonaise
  
Cactus de Noël
  
In Spanish
Primula sieboldii
  
cactus de navidad
  
In Greek
Primula sieboldii
  
False Christmas Cactus
  
In Portuguese
Primula sieboldii
  
flor de maio
  
In Polish
Pierwiosnek Siebolda
  
Szlumbergera ucięta
  
In Latin
Primula sieboldii
  
False Christmas Cactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Oenothera
  
Schlumbergera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Onagreae
  
Rhipsalideae
  
Subfamily
Onagroideae
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Japanese primrose and False Christmas Cactus
Season and care of Japanese primrose and False Christmas Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese primrose and False Christmas Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and False Christmas Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese primrose is Clay, Loam and for False Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese primrose is Acidic, Neutral and for False Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese primrose and False Christmas Cactus Physical Information
Japanese primrose and False Christmas Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese primrose height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese primrose and False Christmas Cactus are as follows:
Japanese primrose flower color: White
Japanese primrose leaf color: Green
False Christmas Cactus flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink and Salmon
- False Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese primrose and False Christmas Cactus
Care of Japanese primrose and False Christmas Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Christmas Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Christmas Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.