Schlumbergera x truncata

Thanksgiving cactus
Easiest of flowering houseplants or potted garden plants. Double pink to red flowers attract hummingbirds. Bright shade, good drainage, regular water in warm season, protect from frost.
height 6–18in
width 1–2ft
tolerates Pots
water
needs		 When soil is mostly dry.
water
info		 Typically this plant wants to almost completely dry out. It comes from an area with predominantly summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and will be intolerant of overwatering. This also helps with flower production.

Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
hardy
to		 30F
indoor
outdoor		 Indoor
drainage In Pots: Cactus Mix, Orchid Bark
origin Brazil
sunset
zones		 17, 22–24, H2

Sunset Zones Map

Indoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

This plant is not typically planted in the ground. Due to its epiphytic nature it excels mounted, in vertical walls, or pots.

Special Interest

What’s the difference between Thanksgiving cactus and Christmas cactus? They bloom around their named holiday, but beyond that Christmas cactus have red to white flowers, while Thanksgiving cactus have hot pink to red flowers with less white in them. Also, the Thanksgiving cactus has much longer pointier teeth.