Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Purple
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Nectarine
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
nectarine
In German
Schlumbergera
Nektarine
In French
Schlumbergera
nectarine
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
nectarina
In Greek
Schlumbergera
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
nectarina
In Polish
Schlumbergera
nektarowy
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Nectarine
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Nectarine season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Nectarine Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Nectarine are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Nectarine
Care of Schlumbergera and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.