Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
Phlox condensata
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Phlox condensata
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Phlox condensata
In German
Schlumbergera
Phlox condensata
In French
Schlumbergera
Phlox condensata
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Phlox condensata
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Phlox condensata
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Phlox condensata
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Phlox condensata
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Phlox condensata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Phlox
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Schlumbergera and Phlox condensata
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Phlox condensata? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Phlox condensata. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Phlox condensata doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Not Available and Phlox condensata 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 Phlox condensata and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Phlox condensata
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Phlox condensata is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Phlox condensata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Phlox condensata season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Phlox condensata is Loam while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Phlox condensata is Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Phlox condensata Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Phlox condensata physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Phlox condensata are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Phlox condensata flower color: White
- Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Phlox condensata
Care of Schlumbergera and Phlox condensata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox condensata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.