Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Desert, Hot climate regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, 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 less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full 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
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
DASYLIRION berlandieri
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Zaragosa
In German
Schlumbergera
Zaragoza
In French
Schlumbergera
Saragosse
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Zaragoza
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Σαραγόσα
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Zaragoza
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Saragossa
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Caesaraugusta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Chordata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Squamata
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Gonyosoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Colubrinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Schlumbergera and Zaragosa
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Zaragosa? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Zaragosa. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Zaragosa doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Not Available and Zaragosa has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Zaragosa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Zaragosa
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Zaragosa is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Zaragosa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Zaragosa season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Zaragosa Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Zaragosa physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Zaragosa are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
- Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Zaragosa
Care of Schlumbergera and Zaragosa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.