I have just found out that a varigated form exists of the popular Christmas cactus. I have seen one on ebay for £700+ and thats about it.
I'm looking for a cutting or a plant please, does anyone know a source? Dont mind buying from Europe if its a reliable source.
schlumbergera Christmas cactus VARIGATED/Aurea
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Re: schlumbergera Christmas cactus VARIGATED/Aurea
I've been given one on a couple of occasions, with nice yellow streaking on the leaves, sadly I lost them by leaving them too dry during the winter. I tried growing them with some shade along with Gasterias but it would have been better brought indoors for the winter. The person who gave me the cuttings in Holland doesn't have a collection any more but there must me more about. Its annoying when people put plants on ebay for silly prices, I've never listed anything on ebay with a starting price above £2.50.
Stuart
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Re: schlumbergera Christmas cactus VARIGATED/Aurea
I would like a varigated one having got many colour varieties of Christmas/Easter cactus. I have copied some info from a site called Daves Garden. I have no skill at inserting pics but will try, then maybe try a link.
https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/381
https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/381
Re: schlumbergera Christmas cactus VARIGATED/Aurea
the article goes on to say how the author manipulates daylight time to bring about flowering, using a paper bag. I mostly find mine flower on time. The only time they deviated was when we moved house.
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Re: schlumbergera Christmas cactus VARIGATED/Aurea
There are a couple on eBay currently, from Slovakia, with Buy it Now prices of £22 and £46 plus postage. There is also a German seller who occasionally lists them. Put a Saved search on eBay, which will alert you to any listings.
Diane - member of Kingston branch
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Re: schlumbergera Christmas cactus VARIGATED/Aurea
thanks Diane