Rhipsalis ramulosa

Name: Rhipsalis ramulosa
Price: 38 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$45.00

$38.00

8” HANGING BASKET RHIPSALIS RAMULOSA

Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa

USDA Zones 10a-11b

Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa is a shrubby, epiphytic cactus, freely branching with reddish tapeworm stems up to 2.3’ long, that turn a deep violet red in high light. It produces lots of greenish-white or pinkish flowers, up to .5” tall & up to .6” in diameter, followed by small, ornamental shell berries that line both edges of the ribbon stems.

You will receive a bare root plant & empty 8” hanging basket for you to plant your Rhipsalis in upon arrival.

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Common Name	Red Rhipsalis; Red Mistletoe Cactus
Botanical Name	Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa
Family	Cactaceae
Plant Type	Jungle Succulent
USDA Zones	10a - 11b; 30ºF - 50ºF
Native	Central America, Central & Northwestern parts of South America
Plant Size	Up to 2.3' Long Stems
Flower Description	Greenish-white or pinkish; up to .5" long & .6" diameter --> followed by small ornamental berries that line both sides of the foliage on the stem
Bloom Time	Mid Spring
Tolerant	Somewhat drought tolerant, but don't let it dry out for too long
Toxicity	Non-toxic
Awards

Sun Exposure	Partial Shade; Morning sun, shade the rest of the afternoon; Indoors: Bright to moderate indirect light' R. ramulosa can tolerate more sun than other varieties of Rhipsalis due to it's flat, wide foliage. The more sun it receives, the more red the foliage will turn
Soil Type	Well-draining & fertile soil;
Soil pH	Mildly acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
Water	Moderate; Soil should remain lightly & evenly moist; do not let soil dry out for too long
Temperature	Cold hardy to 40ºF; Ideal temp 64ºF - 75ºF
Humidity	Moderate (30-70%); Epiphytic -- receives moisture through its stems from the humidity
Fertilizer	Slow release fertilizer -- use in late winter or early spring. If soil is nutrient deficient, fertilize again in fall.
Growth Habit	Trailing
Growth Rate	Slow
Spacing	18" - 24"
Uses	Focal Plant, Speciment Plant, Container, Urban Garden,
Maintenance	Little to none; remove stems & foliage that are unsightly; watch for pests, such as mealy bugs, scale, aphids
Propagation	Woody stem cuttings -- allow cut surface to callous over before planting; From seed -- direct sow after last frost