Bring vibrant color and charm to your garden with Purple White Schlumbergera, a striking flowering plant known for its bi-colored blooms. Also called the Christmas or Holiday Cactus, this low-maintenance plant thrives in containers, hanging baskets, and indoor spaces, making it ideal for home gardeners seeking beauty and ease of care.
Features & Benefits:
-
Produces bi-colored purple and white flowers
-
Compact growth suitable for containers, hanging baskets, and indoor gardens
-
Long-lasting blooms brighten indoor and outdoor spaces
-
Heirloom seeds, non-GMO, perfect for home gardening
-
Low-maintenance and easy to grow
Specifications:
-
Seed Type: Perennial flowering plant
-
Variety: Purple White Schlumbergera
-
Plant Height: 6–12 inches
-
Bloom Season: Late autumn to winter
-
Sunlight: Bright indirect light to partial shade
-
Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile cactus or succulent mix
-
Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
-
Soil Preparation: Use well-draining cactus or succulent soil mix.
-
Sowing: Sow seeds lightly on the surface; press gently, do not cover deeply.
-
Spacing: Space seedlings 6–8 inches apart to allow healthy growth.
-
Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; avoid waterlogging.
-
Light Requirement: Bright indirect light encourages healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
-
Germination Time: 3–6 weeks under warm conditions (65–75°F).
-
Transplanting: Transplant seedlings carefully when 2–3 inches tall to permanent containers or hanging baskets.
-
Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant health.