christmas cactus
Schlumbergera buckleyi
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones10 to 12
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Magenta red to pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera buckleyi) is a succulent for containers, low maintenance gardens, and indoor spaces. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun or part shade and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It stays evergreen and tolerates drought. Magenta red to pink flowers can appear in any season.
Pairs well with Snake plant, Cyclamen, and Thai Constellation monstera.
Native range
South America.