Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Ovate
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Schlumbergera
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Schlumbergera
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Bird Cherry season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Bird Cherry
Care of Schlumbergera and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.