Schlumbergera x New Deal
Best vibrant plant for home gardeners seeking robust, easy care beauty.
The Schlumbergera x New Deal, also known as the Thanksgiving or Christmas Orchid Cactus, is a spectacular heirloom cultivar offering brilliant violet-pink and white flowers. This hybrid reliably produces abundant blooms, often flowering twice a season from Thanksgiving through Easter. It's an exceptionally easy-to-grow houseplant, thriving in partial shade to shade conditions. Mature plants can tolerate light freezing for short periods, making them suitable for USDA zones 9-11. This plant is ideal for pot-growing, small backyards, or indoor spaces, requiring regular watering and well-draining soil.
$29.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
3537
/ 9446
#3537 in Potted Houseplants
Price vs Category Average
-43%
Below average
Plant Type
Cactus
/ Cactus
Who it's for
- Homeowners and decorators seeking festive, long-lasting seasonal color.
- Novice plant parents and busy individuals desiring an easy-care plant.
- Plant enthusiasts and collectors valuing unique, high-quality botanical specimens.
Who should skip it
- Casual growers expecting effortless, continuous blooms without specific care.
- Inexperienced waterers or those prone to over-attending their plants.
- Budget-conscious buyers or those preferring widely accessible garden center plants.
Performance breakdown
Bloom Frequency
Reliable double-season flowering cycle provides extended visual interest throughout the year.
Ease of Care
Thrives in average indoor conditions with minimal specialized maintenance requirements.
Visual Impact
Striking violet-pink and white heirloom blooms offer significant aesthetic appeal.
Environmental Versatility
Adapts well to indoor pots, small backyards, or shaded outdoor spaces.
Hardiness Resilience
Tolerates brief cold snaps, providing a safety net for seasonal transitions.
Propagation Potential
Vegetative propagation from original stock ensures consistent, high-quality genetic traits.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Cactus
Growth Habit
Groundcover and low-growing less than 2 ft tall
Sun Exposure
Partial shade to shade
USDA Zone
9-11
Hardiness
Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods
Watering
Regular watering
Flower Color
Pink, White, Off-white, Red, Crimson, Vinous, Yellow, Orange
Growing Conditions
Outdoors, Small backyard, Pot-growing, Indoors
Features
- Spectacular large-flower variety
- Flowers twice a season
- Heirloom cultivar, lost to trade
- Easy to grow under average houseplant conditions
- Produces abundant brilliant violet-pink and white flowers
- Vegetative propagation from original specimen
- Tolerates light freezing
What customers say
Customers consistently express high satisfaction with the Schlumbergera x New Deal, frequently commending the exceptional health and robust quality of the plants upon arrival. Reviewers often highlight the meticulous packaging, which ensures specimens reach their new homes in pristine condition, ready to flourish. This careful attention to detail significantly contributes to a positive initial experience. Furthermore, the plant's vigorous growth and relative ease of care are recurring themes, making it a rewarding addition for many. The overall sentiment reflects a product that reliably delivers on its promise of a beautiful, thriving plant.
Know before you buy
This hybrid is a prolific bloomer that typically flowers twice per season. You can expect to see its violet-pink and white blossoms appearing anytime from Thanksgiving through Easter.
Unlike desert cacti that require intense sun, this variety thrives in partial shade to full shade. It is well-suited for indoor spaces with indirect light, such as near a north or east-facing window.
No, it is considered an exceptionally easy-to-grow houseplant. As long as you provide regular watering and use well-draining soil, it will adapt well to average indoor conditions.
The Schlumbergera x New Deal is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and can tolerate light freezing down to 30°F for short periods. If you live in a colder climate, it is best to keep it in a pot so you can move it indoors during the winter.
This plant arrives ready for a 4-inch pot or larger. Ensure the container has adequate drainage holes to prevent water from sitting at the roots, which is essential for the health of this cactus.
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