help with id of a succulent

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john_rich
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help with id of a succulent

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Hi everyone,

I was wondering whether you could help id-ing a succulent that was given to me with no information?

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Thank you,

Giovanni
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Looks like Zygocactus (Schlumbergera) cv. 'Limelight Dancer'.
A lots of Zygocactus(Schlumbergera) caltivars/hybrids have similar flowers, which can also depends on growing conditions.
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Thank you! That's very helpful and interesting
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Your container is very shallow. It looks like it is one useful for Bonsai growing, but not really for your plant. Does it even have drainage? You will be wanting to repot after your plant finishes blooming and in the mean time make sure you don't flood your cacti. These cacti are jungle cacti and grow on the bark of trees under the forest canopy. They do not ever see full sun, but bright filtered light.

Here's a good source for cacti and succulent information: http://www.llifle.com/Encyclopedia/CACT ... a_truncata
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Hi Jerry,

Thank you that is helpful and fascinating. Thank you for pointing out such a good resource. I will think of re-potting the plant (the current pot has drainage).

Giovanni
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Don't repot till flowering is done. That top dressing of fine sand could be brushed out.
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45 inches (114 cm) rain equivalent per year, approx. evenly spread per month
2012 USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: -5F to OF (-20C to -18C) min.
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