Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
Cleistocactus Winteri
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Golden rat tail, rat tail cactus
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
cleistocactus winteri
In German
Schlumbergera
Cleistocactus winteri
In French
Schlumbergera
Cleistocactus winteri
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Cleistocactus winteri
In Greek
Schlumbergera
cleistocactus winteri
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Cleistocactus Winteri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Schlumbergera and Cleistocactus Winteri
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Cleistocactus Winteri? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Cleistocactus Winteri. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus Winteri doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cleistocactus Winteri has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Schlumbergera and Cleistocactus Winteri and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Cleistocactus Winteri
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Cleistocactus Winteri is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Cleistocactus Winteri Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Cleistocactus Winteri season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Cleistocactus Winteri Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Cleistocactus Winteri physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cleistocactus Winteri height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Cleistocactus Winteri are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Cleistocactus Winteri flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus Winteri leaf color: Not Available
Care of Schlumbergera and Cleistocactus Winteri
Care of Schlumbergera and Cleistocactus Winteri include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus Winteri pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleistocactus Winteri needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
