Schlumbergera truncata 'Rocket', known as Thanksgiving Cactus or Crab Cactus, is a popular epiphytic cactus with flattened, segmented stems (phylloclades) that have distinct, pointed teeth. 'Rocket' is a cultivar prized for its vibrant, tubular flowers that bloom reliably around the Thanksgiving holiday. It thrives in bright, indirect light and humid conditions, making it a perfect houseplant.
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Schlumbergera (shlum-BER-ger-uh) |
| Species: | truncata (trunk-AH-tuh) |
| Cultivar: | Rocket |
| Synonym: | Zygocactus truncatus |
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