Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Not Avaialble
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer
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
Needs watering once a week
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Scale Insects, Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for flooring, cabinet making
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
मैगनोलिया
In German
Schlumbergera
Umbrella Tree
In French
Schlumbergera
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Umbrella Tree
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
O lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Cactaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Magnolioideae
Properties of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Tree? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Umbrella Tree. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like and Umbrella Tree 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 Umbrella Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Umbrella Tree season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Tree
Care of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.