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Red foliage on a holiday plant, such as the Christmas cactus [Schlumbergera and Zygocactus spp] indicates new growth. The Christmas cactus is native to Brazil, where the growing and dormant seasons are the reverse of the Northern Hemisphere. In fact, it's called a winter blooming cactus, because of its growing season overlapping with the timing of northern winters.
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What are some examples of plants with red foliage or flowers?
Some examples of plants with red foliage or flowers include red maple trees, red roses, red hot poker plants, and red Japanese maple trees.
What can you put in a cactus terrarium besides cactus plants?
A cactus terrarium needs some sort of free drainingsoil that holds some moisture. It also needs some sort of drought resistant vegetative cover. Cooperative candidates include succulent plants, to which the cactus is related. They also include native wildflowers of the Great Plains and Desert Southwest, in the United States of America. For example, blanket flower [Gaillardia pulchella] gives a cheery look with its dark green foliage and yellow rimmed red flowers. In the way of another example, cottonwood [Hibiscus tiliaceus] has a colorful yellow bloom, and is a cooperative subject for the art of bonsai gardening.
What plant has leaves that are never green?
The variegated plants, like the Caladium, have leaves that are never green. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, including white, pink, and red. These plants are prized for their colorful foliage.
What are cactus berries?
A cactus berry is one of the forms that cactus fruit may take. Different cactus plants make different types of fruit. For example, the fruit of the living rock or fossil cactus [Ariocarpusspp] looks like pale fleshy berries. In contrast, the saguaro cactus [Carnegiea gigantea] makes fruit that looks like red plums.
How long does the red cactus live?
The red cactus ives for around 1-2 years
What is a shrub that is from south Asia has red berries and evergreen foliage?
Skimmia http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/857.shtml
What are some plants with red and green leaves that would thrive in a garden with varying sunlight conditions?
Some plants with red and green leaves that can thrive in a garden with varying sunlight conditions include coleus, caladium, and Japanese maple. These plants are known for their vibrant foliage and can adapt well to different light levels.
What makes an angiosperm such as the Christmas cactus unusual?
An angiosperm, or flowering plant, such as the Christmas cactus [Schlumbergera and Zygocactus spp] is unusual, because of its native environment. The holiday cactus is native to the Brazilian rain forest. The extreme environment of subtropical and tropical environments demands certain changes for a plant to survive. So, for example, the holiday cactus has airy roots that don't grow out of soil. It also has green or red grape like inedible fruit that mustn't be bitten into, chewed, or swallowed. Also, it has strongly colored flowers that are set off by leafless, notched stems. And despite the preceding environmentally influenced peculiarities, it has winning tendencies to adapt and fit right into the business and home with other house and office plants.
What is the redcap cactus?
The redcap cactus, or Gymnocalycium mihanovichii, is a small, colorful cactus with bright red tops. It is commonly used in the horticultural trade for its ornamental value and is popular as a houseplant due to its small size and striking appearance. It requires well-draining soil and bright, indirect light to thrive.
What flower do Americans bring inside their houses at Christmas?
Americans often bring Poinsettias inside their houses at Christmas. They are popular for their vibrant red and green foliage, which symbolizes the holiday season.
My cactus has red spines?
That's mean that your cactus is growing well and very naturally . So don't scare , that's normal for all cactuses . You should give your cactus a little much water when it's overgrowing : when the cactus have red spines ! I hope i helped you !
A cactus with green red or yellow flowers?
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