Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Maple shaped
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Red Currant
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Red Currant
In German
Schlumbergera
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Schlumbergera
Groseille
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Grosella
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Groselha
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Ribes
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Red Currant
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Red Currant season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Red Currant Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Red Currant are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Red Currant
Care of Schlumbergera and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.