Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
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, Do Not over Water
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
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Red Buckeye
In German
Schlumbergera
Red Buckeye
In French
Schlumbergera
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Schlumbergera
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Schlumbergera and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Red Buckeye. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Red Buckeye season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Red Buckeye
Care of Schlumbergera and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.