Schlumbergera 'Purple'
Christmas Cactus
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Bring a touch of purple elegance into your home with Schlumbergera ‘Purple’, a stunning variety of Christmas Cactus prized for its vivid blooms and easy-going nature. Perfect for adding seasonal charm or year-round colour.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
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Gorgeous purple-pink blooms that contrast beautifully with the deep green segmented stems.
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A tropical succulent that thrives indoors, offering a fresh alternative to traditional cacti.
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Compact form that fits neatly on a windowsill, shelf, or desk — great for smaller homes or apartments.
🛠 Care at a Glance
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Light: Bright, indirect sunlight is ideal (avoid harsh midday sun).
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Water: Water thoroughly, then allow the top inch of the soil to dry out before watering again.
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Bloom Boost: In late September, place in a dark room (or cover) for about 4 weeks to encourage stronger flower bud formation.
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Humidity & Feeding: Mist occasionally, and use a balanced cactus/succulent feed during spring and summer.
Nursery Pot Size: 13cm
Height: 30cm
Fits Decorative Pot Size: 15cm
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Standard UK Delivery
Tracked delivery within 1–3 working days to most UK postcodes (excl. Northern Ireland).
Orders under £15 – £6.95
Orders £15–£34.99 – £4.95
Orders £35–£49.99 – £3.95
Orders £50+ – FREE
Local Hand Delivery (Edinburgh)
£7.95 flat rate. Monday–Friday delivery to EH1–EH22, EH28 and EH29. Select your delivery date at checkout. Required for large plants, terrariums and fragile items.
Store Pickup
Free collection within 1 hour from our St Vincent Street shop (EH3 6SH).
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