Bring vibrant color and unique charm to your garden with Mixed Zygocactus Truncatus, an heirloom variety prized for its striking blooms and suitability as a cut flower. Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, or garden beds, these flowers provide long-lasting beauty and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Their easy-to-grow nature makes them a favorite for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering cactus
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Height/Spread: 6 – 12 inches tall, trailing or compact growth habit
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Flower Colors: Mixed shades including pink, red, and white
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Special Traits: Cut flower favorite, long-lasting blooms, pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 6 – 8 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 10 – 20 days under warm conditions.
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Care: Deadhead faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering and provide light mulch to retain soil moisture.
