Overview

Schlumbergera 'Betty Mireau' is a bushy, trailing cactus succulent in the genus Schlumbergera, part of the Cactaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Schlumbergera 'Betty Mireau' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1B. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Schlumbergera 'Betty Mireau' is a cultivar of the Schlumbergera genus, which comprises bushy, epiphytic perennials with arching stems made up of flattened segments. This cactus succulent is an evergreen houseplant suited to conservatories and greenhouses. It thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. 'Betty Mireau' is notable for its trumpet-shaped blooms appearing in spring and summer, and it can be propagated easily from stem cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Schlumbergera

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1B

Plant details

Schlumbergera 'Betty Mireau' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Cactus Succulent, Houseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Bushy, Trailing

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Schlumbergera 'Betty Mireau'

Propagation

Stem cuttings

Pest resistance

Mealybugs

Frequently asked questions