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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.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    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

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Texture

      • glaucous

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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