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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Leaves: Other: Leafless
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Mature single segment cuttings.
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Holiday Cactus

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Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2020-01-01
Location: Ceiling above kitchen window,Front Royal,Va
Date: 2012-12-14
Almost full bloom
Location: home nursery
Date: 2014-05-02
Has been a tricky grower for me
Location: home nursery
Date: 2014-05-02
Location: Kylertown, PA
Date: 11/7/2011

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