Add festive elegance to your garden or indoor space with Deep Red Schlumbergera, a popular flowering cactus known for its vibrant red blooms. Ideal for garden beds, containers, or as a striking indoor plant, this low-maintenance succulent attracts pollinators such as bees while providing a long-lasting floral display. Its heirloom quality ensures reliable growth, vibrant color, and abundant blooms season after season, making it a favorite for home gardeners.
Features & Specifications
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
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Plant Variety: Deep Red Schlumbergera (Christmas Cactus)
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Flower Color: Deep red
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, trailing succulent
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Maintenance Level: Low
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
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Best Use: Garden beds, containers, indoor displays, and ornamental planting
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Climate Tolerance: Prefers temperate climates; thrives indoors in cooler regions
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining cactus or succulent soil mix.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Space plants 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) apart for optimal growth.
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Watering: Keep soil slightly moist during germination; water moderately once established.
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Light Requirements: Bright indirect light; avoid direct harsh sun.
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Germination Period: 14–28 days under optimal conditions.
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Best Season to Plant: Spring or early summer for outdoor planting; year-round indoors.
