Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera truncatus)

Pronunciation:	schlum-BER-ger-uh
Alternative botanical names:	Zygocactus truncatus
Alternative common names:	crab cactus, Thanksgiving cactus
Family:	Cactaceae
Native to:	Brazil
USDA zones:	10
Sunset zones:	16, 17, 21-24 and indoors
Hardy to:	unknown
Exposure:	shade
Water:	regular watering
Height x width:	12" x 12"
Flowers in:	Winter
Colors:	red, pink, orange and white
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	Christmas cactus is a heavy feeder. It likes lots of light but the foliage turns bronze if it receives direct sun.