Thanksgiving cactuses 'Red' (Schlumbergera 'Red')

Thanksgiving cactuses 'Red'

Also known as: Crab cactuses 'Red', Easter cactus 'Red'

Thanksgiving cactuses 'Red' is an epiphyte with broad cactus-like leaves with serrated edges. It offers fuchsia-like, tubular blooms in the fall that have a deep red color. This is a cultivar of the Thanksgiving cactus and its name comes from the hue of its flowers. It is favored as an ornamental for its showy display and long bloom time.

Scientific classification

Pinks, cacti, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

45 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

White, Red

Flower Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 41 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Culture

Interesting Facts

Legend has it that the immortal Christmas cactus used to be bright and soft. In order to protect it, God put on an armor of hard steel thorns. Every creature intending to hurt it would bleed.

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Care Guide for Thanksgiving cactuses 'Red'

Every 2 weeks

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

20 - 41 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Thanksgiving cactuses 'Red' is drought-tolerant, needing thorough watering only when soil is dry. Water weekly in winter and once or twice a week during the growing seasons (spring to fall). Use rainwater or distilled water, avoiding tap water to prevent soil compaction and rotting.

Fertilize: During growing seasons (spring, summer, fall), fertilize thanksgiving cactuses 'Red' monthly with liquid fertilizer. Avoid fertilizing in winter. Incorporate slow-release fertilizer when repotting. Use low-concentration nitrogen for seedlings and phosphate-potassium before/after blooming. Stop fertilization if yellowing or slow growth occurs, indicating over-fertilization.

Pruning: Thanksgiving cactuses 'Red' thrives with occasional early spring pruning, enhancing bushier growth and prolific blooms. Use clean, sharp shears for trimming leggy stems and monitor for damage to optimize health and appearance. Regular pruning promotes a compact shape and encourages new growth.

Propagation: Propagation of thanksgiving cactuses 'Red' can be achieved through division and grafting. For division, cut lateral branches and replant in soil to encourage new shoots. Grafting involves placing thanksgiving cactuses 'Red' atop a rootstock and securing it; after 1-2 weeks, the two parts unite, allowing for new growth.

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