2011年7月26日 · Zygos don’t like to be as warm as a regular cutting; bottom heat isn’t even necessary. If you get too hot it could lead to fusarium and erwinia infections quickly. I like to keep the root zone at 20-22C (68-71F) and air temps at 20-22C (68-71F).

2022年2月10日 · In our guide, once you know you have a genuine Zygo cactus, you can learn more about zygocactus care indoors rather than being confused. By the end, you’ll know the difference and how to care for one of the best indoor plants you can find. (Read Sunburned Succulent – What To Do) Is Zygocactus the Same as Christmas Cactus?

2023年9月18日 · In this guide, we'll take you through all the essential steps to ensure your zygo cactus thrives and remains the envy of your fellow plant lovers. So, grab your gardening gloves and get ready to dive into the world of zygo cactus care! Common pests include mealybugs, scale insects, and spider mites. Watch out for root rot and fungal diseases.

2024年4月16日 · Unlike its desert-dwelling cousins, the Zygocactus calls the lush tropical forests of southeast Brazil home. It thrives in the midst of greenery, perched on trees or rocks, showing off its beauty in unexpected places. Now, buckle up as we embark on a journey into the enchanting world of Zygocactus.

2016年1月15日 · Schlumbergera truncata Zygos are a tough & colourful thornless Cactus. They come in many colours & tones from reds, pinks, lavenders and purples to yellow, oranges and whites. Flowering in winter in a spectacular way they look great in a hanging basket or pot. They are very easy care.

2023年1月20日 · In our how to grow guide, we’ll introduce you to the Zygocactus and then move on to how to propagate your own. We’ll share how best to care for your Christmas cactus, pests and diseases to be on the lookout for, and some frequently asked questions. More...

Schlumbergera Hybrids are native to the South American jungles. They are a bushy thornless cacti from Brazil. The flowers bloom once a year and come in shades of fuchsia, yellow, salmon, pink, white, orange, red and sometimes will even have a …

Growing Zygocactus (Christmas Cactus) has been written by one of Australia's leading authorities on zygocactus plants, Tony Brindley. Tony has selected named zygocactus varieties from Australia, USA and Europe and flowered them naturally over a couple of years at the same location in Australia to see how they performed and compared.

Zygocactus, with their pretty, flattened bell-shaped flowers, are the delights of the winter garden. They're affectionately known as 'Zygos', but are often called 'Crab Cactus' because of their crab-like segmented stems, or occasionally 'Christmas Cactus' as they flower profusely during Christmas in the northern hemisphere.

Zygocactus (more correctly the genus Schlumbergera, but familiarly known as ‘zygos’) are hybrids of succulent plants that grow naturally on trees in their Brazilian homeland. Due to these tree-dwelling origins, they do very well in hanging baskets.