Zygocactus 'Limelight Dancer' is a striking hybrid cultivar of the Schlumbergera group, more commonly referred to in Australia as Zygocactus or Christmas Cactus. Bred for its distinctive colouring, 'Limelight Dancer' features luminous pale yellow-green flowers, highlighted by a vivid magenta-pink stigma, creating an unusual and elegant display during its blooming period in late autumn to early winter.
This epiphytic succulent has a naturally trailing growth habit, producing arching, segmented stems that resemble flat leaves—technically called cladodes—typically 4–6 cm long and deep green with a waxy sheen. Its cascading nature makes it especially attractive in hanging baskets or elevated planters, where the elegant, tiered flowers can be appreciated at eye level or from below.
Like other Schlumbergera hybrids, 'Limelight Dancer' originates from cloud forests of Brazil and thrives in bright, indirect light. Direct sun should be avoided, as it can cause yellowing of the segments. It prefers moderate humidity and benefits from a well-draining potting mix, such as one formulated for epiphytes or cacti with added organic matter. Watering should be infrequent—allowing the top layer of soil to dry between waterings—to mimic its natural conditions.
This variety is well-suited to indoor cultivation and rewards minimal effort with spectacular seasonal flowers. As a low-maintenance, long-lived houseplant, Zygocactus 'Limelight Dancer' makes an excellent choice for those looking to add a soft burst of colour and gentle form to shaded indoor corners or bright bathrooms with filtered light.
Zygocactus 'Limelight Dancer' plants for sale shown in 100mm pot. You will same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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