Zygocactus 'Purple Dancer' boasts bright, fuchsia purple petals that elegantly fade toward the middle, creating a captivating contrast. These vivid flowers can reach up to 8 cm in length and emerge at the ends of the segmented, flat leaves, which measure 4-6 cm. The striking colors and beautiful form make 'Purple Dancer' a standout in any succulent collection.
Originating from Holland, 'Purple Dancer' is a captivating hybrid from the renowned Schlumbergera Truncata Dancer Series, celebrated for its resilience and prolific flowering. It thrives in both outdoor partially shaded positions and sunny indoor spots. To ensure optimal blooming and prevent leggy growth, it's crucial to provide bright, filtered light with short days and long, cool nights, ideally around 11-13 hours of darkness.
Despite being a cactus, overwatering can lead to rot, so it's essential to let the soil dry on top before watering again. Use a well-drained cactus or succulent potting mix and apply a light water-soluble fertilizer in early spring and late summer to promote blooms. This epiphytic cactus, native to Brazil, grows naturally on rock crevices and tree boughs, pollinated by hummingbirds.
Perfect for pots and hanging baskets, Zygocactus 'Purple Dancer' can be grown on patios, under trees, or indoors, adding a touch of vibrant beauty to any space. Known also as Crab Cactus, Zygocactus has been cultivated since the early 1800s, with a diverse range of flower colors and shapes developed by breeders worldwide. With minimal care, this plant offers a stunning display, making it a delightful addition to any collection.
Zygocactus 'Purple Dancer' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will same or similar plants as those shown in images 2 onward. First image for display only. 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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