Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Trichocereus pachanoi
SCHLUMBERGERA x buckleyi
Common Name
Trichocereus
Thanksgiving Cactus, Crab Cactus
In Hindi
Trichocereus
क्रिसमस कैक्टस
In German
Trichocereus
Weihnachtskaktus
In French
Trichocereus
Cactus de Noël
In Spanish
Trichocereus
Cactus de Navidad
In Greek
Trichocereus
Χριστούγεννα Cactus
In Portuguese
Trichocereus
Cacto de Natal
In Polish
Trichocereus
Christmas Cactus
In Latin
Trichocereus
Nativitatis Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Trichocereus and Christmas Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Trichocereus and Christmas Cactus? We provide you with everything About Trichocereus and Christmas Cactus. Trichocereus has thorns and Christmas Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Trichocereus does not have fragrant flowers. Trichocereus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Christmas Cactus 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 Trichocereus and Christmas Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trichocereus and Christmas Cactus
Season and care of Trichocereus and Christmas Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Christmas Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is Not Available and Christmas Cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral.
Trichocereus and Christmas Cactus Physical Information
Trichocereus and Christmas Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Christmas Cactus height is 45.70 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Christmas Cactus are as follows:
Trichocereus flower color: White
Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Christmas Cactus flower color: Purple
- Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Trichocereus and Christmas Cactus
Care of Trichocereus and Christmas Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Christmas Cactus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Requires little pruning. In summer Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
