Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Southwestern United States, California
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
-
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Flower Color
Purple
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oblong
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Schlumbergera
Kracher penstemon
In French
Schlumbergera
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Schlumbergera
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Schlumbergera
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Schlumbergera and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Firecracker Penstemon. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like . 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Firecracker Penstemon season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Schlumbergera and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.