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Schlumbergera 'Red Aspen'

Also Known As

  • Schlumbergera x 'Red Aspen'
  • Red Aspen Christmas Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Schlumbergera 'Red Aspen' plant details

Schlumbergera 'Red Aspen' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Schlumbergera 'Red Aspen'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rare, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Schlumbergera 'Red Aspen'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare and highly sought-after, this new hybrid 'Red Aspen' sports reddish-purple frilly blooms that arrive just in time for the holidays. It has a resilient and adaptable nature to home conditions making this easy grower a perfect flowering plant for that partially sunlit window where it will reward the gardener with its exquisite blooms.

Gardening facts about Schlumbergera 'Red Aspen' plant

How to Grow Schlumbergera 'Red Aspen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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