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What is schlumbergera?
Schlumbergera is a cactus similar to the Zygocactus. It is an epiphyte.
What flowering plant begins with z?
· Zinnia Zygocactus.
What cactus plant blooms only during Christmas time?
The plant known as the Christmas cactus as it can be grown to flower around Christmas is Schlumbergia , it was called Zygocactus until recently.A Christmas Cactus....Zygocactus - The Red is beautiful and quite festive.
Is the zygo cactus toxic to cats?
Yes, the zygocactus, also known as Christmas cactus, is non-toxic to cats.
What are some important care tips for zygocactus cats to ensure their health and well-being?
To ensure the health and well-being of zygocactus plants, also known as Christmas cacti, it is important to provide them with the right amount of light, water, and temperature. These plants thrive in bright, indirect light and should be watered when the top inch of soil feels dry. It is also important to avoid overwatering and to ensure good drainage. Additionally, zygocactus plants prefer temperatures between 60-70F (15-21C) and should be kept away from drafts and extreme temperatures. Regular fertilization during the growing season can also help promote healthy growth.
Are zygo cactus plants poisonous?
Yes, holiday cactus plants [Schlumbergera and Zygocactus spp] are poisonous. So not one of their body parts are meant to be chewed, eaten or swallowed. Touching or smelling the body parts isn't a problem. Problems result only with the mistaken notion of the plant and its parts as a source of drink or food.
Why do holiday cactus plants have red foliage?
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.
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 scientific name of the Christmas cactus?
The scientific name consists of a genus name and a species name. The genus name for all Christmas or winter flowering cactus plants is Schlumbergera or Zygocactus. The genus name comes first, and is followed by any one of six species names or any one of countless hybrid information. For example, Schlumbergera truncata is the winter flowering crab or lobster cactus. Other scientific names include Schlumbergera opuntioides and Schlumbergera russelliana.Most cultivated Christmas cactus plants are hybrids. Examples of common Schlumbergera hybrids include Schlumbergera 'Firecracker', Schlumbergera 'Gold Charm', Schlumbergera 'Joanne', Schlumbergera 'Lilac Beauty', and Schlumbergera 'Maria'.
Why does Christmas cactus only flower at Christmas?
The Christmas cactus [Schlumbergera and Zygocactus spp] blooms in response to appropriate heat, light and moisture levels. At the same time, it blooms in response to its genetic inheritance. It's a native of the Brazilian rain forest, where its growing season corresponds to northern winters. The appropriate environmental conditions, the genetic inheritance, and the growing season combine to make the Christmas cactus bloom when it does.
How do you care for Christmas cactus plants?
You can care for a Christmas cactus by putting it in indirect sunlight, keep it humid, check the moisture in the soil for the need to water and use fertilizer. Giving the plant the proper light will allow it to bloom at just the right time for the holiday.
What are the easiest types of cactus to grow?
The easiest types of cactus plants to grow include some of the most interesting cactus family members. For example, the epiphytic rat's tail cactus [Aporocactus spp] is an early spring bloomer, and enjoys life in hanging baskets. The curiosity plant [Cereus hildmannianus v. mostrose] has deformed growing points that serve as conversation pieces indoors. The silver torch cactus [Cleistocactus strausii] has scarlet tubular flowers and silvery spines. The porcupine hedgehog [Echinocereus stramineus] arranges scarlet petals around green stigmas. The yellow peanut cactus [Echinopsis chamaecereus f. lutea] has banana like stems and rare red night flowering blooms. Lacking in chlorophyll, it must be grafted onto a green cactus, to benefit from energizing photosynthetic products. The chin or spider cactus [Gymnocalycium baldianum and Gymnocalycium horstii] has pink funnel shaped flowers and metallic colored growth buds. The rose pincushion cactus [Mammillaria zeilmanniana] brings forth a carmine pink flowery contrast to its purplish black stem. The prickly pear cactus tree[Opuntia neoargentina] has yellow poppy like flowers and a tree like trunk. The golden and silver ball cactus plants [Parodia leninghausii and Parodia scopa] have open faced flowers and a covering of long, respectively golden and silver, soft spines. The holiday cactus[Schlumbergera and Zygocactus spp] has vivid red flowers and leafless, notched stems. The wave or brain cactus [Stenocactus multicostatus] has pale funnel shaped blooms that flower in spring and summer. The glory of Texas [Thelocactus bicolor] has feathery, flat faced summer flowers, and red and yellow spines. The golden column cactus [Weberbauerocereus johnsonii] has golden spines that darken with age. Its tubular flowers are pale pink or white.
