Zygo Cactus Livia - Flowering Indoor Plant

Zygo Cactus ‘Livia’ | White Flowering Schlumbergera

Zygo Cactus ‘Livia’ (Schlumbergera truncata ‘Livia’) is a beautiful flowering houseplant known for its graceful, arching stems and elegant white flowers. As the blooms mature, they can develop soft pink or purple tones, adding extra colour to the display.

Unlike desert cacti, this is a tropical epiphytic cactus from Brazil. It naturally grows in filtered light, making it well suited to bright indoor spaces, covered patios and sheltered outdoor areas.

Its cascading growth works particularly well in hanging baskets, decorative pots and plant stands. With suitable care, it can flower again in future seasons.

Why You'll Love Zygo Cactus ‘Livia’

• Large white flowers with pink to purple tones
• Attractive trailing and arching growth
• Easy-care flowering indoor plant
• Prefers filtered light rather than harsh sun
• Excellent for hanging baskets and decorative pots
• Can flower again with suitable seasonal care

Care Guide

Light: Bright, indirect light or gentle morning sun. Protect from strong afternoon sun.

Water: Water when the top few centimetres of soil become dry. Avoid keeping the roots constantly wet.

Soil: Use a free-draining mix suitable for epiphytic cacti or indoor plants.

Temperature: Keep protected from frost and very cold conditions.

Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth in spring and summer.

Common & Alternative Names

• Zygo Cactus ‘Livia’
• Zygocactus Livia
• Schlumbergera truncata ‘Livia’
• Livia Christmas Cactus
• Livia Thanksgiving Cactus
• Zygocactus

Good to Know

Zygo Cactus is different from the typical desert cactus. It naturally grows in humid, sheltered environments and generally prefers more moisture and less intense sunlight.

Try to avoid moving the plant once flower buds have formed. Sudden changes in temperature, light or location can sometimes cause buds to drop.

5 Things You May Not Know

Why is it called a Zygocactus?
Zygocactus is a common name traditionally used for Schlumbergera plants, especially those with segmented, arching stems.

Why are the stems flat and segmented?
The flattened segments are adapted to the plant's natural epiphytic growth habit in trees and sheltered forest environments.

Can Zygo Cactus ‘Livia’ flower more than once?
Yes. A healthy plant can flower again in future seasons when given suitable light, watering and seasonal conditions.

Why are flower buds falling before they open?
Sudden changes in temperature, watering, light or location can cause bud drop. Try to keep the plant in a stable position while it is budding.

Can it grow in a hanging basket?
Yes. Its naturally arching and cascading stems make it particularly attractive in hanging baskets.

Pot & Delivery

The plant is available in 100mm and 130mm nursery pots. The first image is for display purposes only.

The plant you receive may vary naturally in size, branching, colour and flowering stage. We usually ship plants bare root to help maintain freshness and reduce freight costs, but potting can be requested.

Please note: Customers in NT, TAS and WA should contact us before placing an order due to possible quarantine requirements and additional charges.