1. Schlumbergera bridgesii
BOTANICAL NAME
Schlumbergera bridgesii

2. PRONUNCIATION
shlum – BER – ger – uh brid – JEZ – ee - eye

3. COMMON NAME
Christmas Cactus

4. FAMILY
Cactaceae

5. Life Cycle
Indoor- perennial
Outdoor- annual

6. DESCRIPTION
No leaves – modified stem – made up of small flattened joints with crenate margins and blunt apex

8. DESCRIPTION Stem joints more crenate
The flower is pendent in December – carmine red in color

9. Description
Schlumbergera bridgesii has dentate margins, 4-5 angled ovaries, and purple anthers.

12. CULTURAL PRACTICES Propagate by stem cuttings - 70 degrees F
Semi–sun or semi-shade
Photoperiodic– short day

13. PROBLEMS
Mealy Bugs

14. ZONES

15. NATIVE OF:
Bolivia