Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Rosette
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
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
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
ALOE polyphylla
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
spiral aloe
In German
Schlumbergera
Spirale Aloe
In French
Schlumbergera
aloe spirale
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
espiral de aloe
In Greek
Schlumbergera
σπιράλ αλόη
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
aloe espiral
In Polish
Schlumbergera
spirala aloesu
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Aloe spiralis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Spiral Aloe
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Spiral Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Spiral Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Spiral Aloe season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Spiral Aloe Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Spiral Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Spiral Aloe are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Spiral Aloe
Care of Schlumbergera and Spiral Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spiral Aloe pruning is done 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 Spiral Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.