Product Details
Highlights
Schlumbergera truncata 'Exotic Red' is a dazzling holiday cactus variety prized for its bold, fiery red blooms that add a dramatic splash of color to indoor spaces during the fall and winter months. Its bright green, jagged-edged stem segments stack neatly into an upright, architectural form, producing an abundance of flower buds at the tips as the days shorten. This low-maintenance epiphytic cactus thrives in bright, indirect light and appreciates moderate watering with well-draining soil. 'Exotic Red' is a festive, easy-care favorite perfect for tabletops, windowsills, and gift-giving—offering vivid beauty just when most other plants take a seasonal rest.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
This variety is easy to re-root from stem cuttings. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for tips on succulent propagation.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
Bloom Color
Red Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
9"-12"
Growth Habit / Shape
Hanging / Trailing
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate
Special Characteristic
Showy Blooms
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
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