SPECIMEN NO. #22 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Cactaceae

Schlumbergera truncata

Common Name: Christmas Cactus

Schlumbergera truncata (Christmas Cactus) botanical field specimen photograph

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats? NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:

Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement 1500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 4000 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 10 Days
Temperature Envelope 15°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 50% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 5383983
Native Biogeographical Range BR; Brazil Southeast; Galápagos Islands; Global; Manizales; Mozambique [I]; Java...
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