I was wondering if the temperature had anything to do with the color but the ones in the greenhouse which are much warmer and just the same yellow as the ones I have in the house at a constant temp. of 70 deg, Since they are all hybrids, wouldn't the color depend on which plants were hybridized? Xmas Flame for example is a hybrid yellow but it has other shades mixed in.
It is difficult to find a pure deep yellow. I have never seen one. I too think the temperature or something in their environment gives them a different shade....but I have no idea what it is.
I am not really looking to trade anything but if someone wants something I have and I have cuttings I am not selling I will be happy to trade with them. After blooming is over of course.
What cultivars do you want in particular. You can see much of my stock on Pinterest , my database on Cubits is not complete, nor is my list here on ATP but the list here is needs information filled in and some pictures updated, just need the time to do it. Look at JBs list if you want to see that I have. JBsPlants should find me on Pinterest.
Here is pretty much my schedule for my CC/TC/HC or whatever you want to call the Zygocactus or Schlumbergera.
January - Still flowering
Feb. and March - resting ( 60-70 deg. very little watering) Can be cooler if you have a place to put them.
April and May. Begin to water thoroughly when they are dry.
June to August - Put some outside in shade or partly shade...not full sun .
Sept. to Oct. Reduce daylight hours becasue buds are getting ready to form. Keep on the dry side and cool until the buds form, then increase the water and the temperature.
