Schlumbergera truncata ‘Flame Red’ - cactus de Craciun

Schlumbergera truncata, known in Romania as Christmas Cactus, Christmas Cactus or Don’t Disturb Me, is a spectacular epiphytic plant native to the mountain forests of Brazil. The ‘Flame Red’ variety stands out with its bright red flowers, featuring elegant petals that naturally bloom in the cold season, bringing color and freshness indoors exactly during the holiday period.

This plant is appreciated not only for its decorative flowering but also for its architectural form, with segmented, slightly curved stems that give it a modern and natural look at the same time. It is an excellent choice for bright interiors, offices, living rooms, or commercial spaces.

Botanical characteristics
• Succulent epiphytic plant with segmented, flat, and slightly curved stems
• Spectacular flowering in the cold season, with intense red flowers
• Decorative variety ideal for pot cultivation
• Slow growth and compact appearance
• Long-lasting and easy to maintain under proper conditions

Growing conditions
• Light: prefers strong indirect light; also tolerates semi-shaded areas
• Optimal temperature: between 15 and 22°C
• Watering: regular during growth and flowering periods, keeping the substrate slightly moist but well-drained
• Humidity: prefers moderately humid air, especially in the cold season
• Substrate: airy, light, and very well-drained, specific to epiphytic plants

Advantages
• Natural flowering during the winter holiday period
• Very decorative indoor plant
• Requires low maintenance
• Suitable for beginners
• Can be kept for many years and blooms regularly

Note: This plant may arrive without flowers, as flowers can fall during transport or may bloom before delivery. However, the plant is capable of re-blooming in the following weeks. The displayed price is for a plant with or without flowers.

The ceramic pot is not included in the price.

Height with pot included approx. 20 cm