Potted History is a Schlumbergera russelliana, commonly called Russell's cactus · Easter cactus ancestor · Christmas cactus parent.
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Potted History Schlumbergera russelliana
Found the perfect spot for Potted History — finally.
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Potted History Schlumbergera russelliana
Caught Potted History pushing out a second bud this week.
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Potted History Schlumbergera russelliana
Trimmed the dead tips, looking sharp again.
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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
Potted History
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.
Photos
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