Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Purple
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
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Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
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Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
Needs less watering
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
-
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
sasanqua
In German
Schlumbergera
sasanqua
In French
Schlumbergera
sasanqua
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
sasanqua
In Greek
Schlumbergera
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Sasankya
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Sasankya
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Cactaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Sasanqua
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Sasanqua season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Sasanqua Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Sasanqua are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Sasanqua
Care of Schlumbergera and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.