Schlumbergera – Brittle Star

Schlumbergera ‘Brittle Star’ is a distinctive Christmas Cactus cultivar with graceful, segmented stems and a beautifully cascading habit. Its lush green growth adds softness and texture to indoor spaces throughout the year, while its seasonal blooms create a striking display that brings colour and charm to the cooler months.

Key Features

• Attractive flattened, segmented stems with a graceful cascading habit
• Abundant tubular flowers during the flowering season
• Ideal for indoor pots, hanging baskets, and decorative containers
• Easy to grow and long-lived
• Reliable flowering year after year with proper care

Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight
• Water: Water when the top layer of soil begins to dry, keeping the soil lightly moist during active growth
• Soil: Well-draining orchid or epiphytic cactus potting mix
• Temperature: Best between 16–24°C; protect from frost and extreme heat
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity

With its graceful form and memorable name, ‘Brittle Star’ makes a lovely feature plant for shelves, hanging baskets, or decorative pots. Easy to care for and rewarding in bloom, it brings a beautiful touch of tropical colour to any indoor collection.