Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Arbutus unedo
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
13-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Schlumbergera
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Schlumbergera
In French
arbousier
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Schlumbergera
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Schlumbergera
In Latin
arbutus
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Schlumbergera. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. 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 Strawberry Tree and Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schlumbergera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Schlumbergera is while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Schlumbergera is .
Strawberry Tree and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color:
Care of Strawberry Tree and Schlumbergera
Care of Strawberry Tree and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.