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Big Moist is a Schlumbergera russelliana, commonly called Russell's cactus · Easter cactus ancestor · Christmas cactus parent.

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  1. Big Moist Schlumbergera russelliana

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    Rotated Big Moist's pot and found a spider living in the saucer.

    Rotated Big Moist's pot and found a spider living in the saucer.

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  2. Big Moist Schlumbergera russelliana

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    Gave Big Moist one last outdoor rain shower before the move inside.

    Gave Big Moist one last outdoor rain shower before the move inside.

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  3. Big Moist Schlumbergera russelliana

    spore_lord

    Bottom-watered Big Moist for a change. It drank fast.

    Bottom-watered Big Moist for a change. It drank fast.

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  4. Big Moist Schlumbergera russelliana

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    Dropped the feeding schedule — Big Moist is winding down for the year.

    Dropped the feeding schedule — Big Moist is winding down for the year.

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  5. Big Moist Schlumbergera russelliana

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    Noticed the oldest leaf on Big Moist yellowing. Normal, probably.

    Noticed the oldest leaf on Big Moist yellowing. Normal, probably.

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  6. Big Moist Schlumbergera russelliana

    spore_lord

    Cleaned the pot rim on Big Moist and it already looks happier.

    Cleaned the pot rim on Big Moist and it already looks happier.

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  7. Big Moist Schlumbergera russelliana

    spore_lord

    The fall light through the window is making Big Moist's colors pop.

    The fall light through the window is making Big Moist's colors pop.

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  8. Big Moist Schlumbergera russelliana

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    Checked Big Moist for pests under the leaves. All clear.

    Checked Big Moist for pests under the leaves. All clear.

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  9. Big Moist Schlumbergera russelliana

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    Six months together!

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About this plant

Common name Russell's cactus · Easter cactus ancestor · Christmas cactus parent
Scientific name Schlumbergera russelliana
Sun Bright filtered light; protect from direct sun
Water Keep evenly moist; slight drying between waterings
Soil Rich, humusy, sharply draining epiphyte mix
Nickname Big Moist
Pet safety Yes; non-toxic to cats and dogs
Difficulty Moderate

Fun facts

  • It was introduced to Europe in the 1830s, where it became one half of the famous Christmas cactus hybrid.
  • In the wild it is restricted to a narrow strip of Brazil's Atlantic Forest, a heavily threatened ecosystem.
  • Its flowers are held more horizontally and are more radially symmetric than those of S. truncata.
  • It can grow perched on mossy tree branches or on shaded rock faces in misty mountain forests.

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