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Rhipsalis mesembryanthemioides - 6"

Rhipsalis mesembryanthemioides - 6"

$35.00Price
6” RHIPSALIS MESEMBRYANTHEMOIDES
Hanging Basket
USDA Zones 9-11
 
 
Rhipsalis mesembryanthemoides has an interesting growth pattern compared to other Rhipsalis. It has a thick woody stem where tons of clumping short branchlets form. Initially, the main branches grow upward & eventually begin to fall. It blooms white flowers that cover the plant & forms small white seed pods. 
 
 
You will receive a 6” size plant bare root with the hanging basket it was grown in.
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  • Plant Identification

    Common Name

    		 Clumpy Mistletoe Cactus

     

    Botanical Name

    Rhipsalis mesembryanthemoides

    Family

    Cactaceae

    Plant Type

    Jungle Succulent

    USDA Zones

    10a - 11b; 30ºF - 50ºF

    Native

    Central America, Central & Northwestern

    parts of South America 

    Plant Size

    Stems up to 20" long

    Flower Description

    White flowers; up to .5" long & 

    .6" diameter --> followed by small 

    ornamental white berries that line both

    sides of the foliage on the stem

    Bloom Time

    Nov - Feb

    Tolerant

    Somewhat drought tolerant, but don't

    let it dry out for too long

    Toxicity

    Non-toxic

    Awards

     

     

  • Planting Specifications

    Sun Exposure

    Partial Shade; Morning sun & shade the rest of

    the day;

    Indoors: Bright to moderate indirect light

    Soil Type

    Well-draining & fertile soil

    Soil pH

    Mildly Acidic; Neutral; Mildly Alkaline

    Water

    Moderate; Keep soil lightly & evenly moist;

    don't let soil dry out for too long

    Temperature

    Cold hardy up to 40ºF; Ideally 60ºF - 75ºF

    Humidity

    Moderate - High; Epiphytic -- receive moisture

    through the stems, as well as through roots;

    if dry environment provide supplemental 

    humidity

    Fertilizer

    Spring & Summer months -- feed monthly;

    diluted half-strength formulated for cacti

    Growth Habit

    Trailing

     

    Growth Rate

    Slow

    Spacing

    18- 24"

    Uses

    Focal Plant, Speciment Plant, Hanging Basket,

    Container

    Maintenance

    Little to none; watch for pests, such as aphids,

    mealy bugs, scale

    Propagation

    Stem cuttings -- allow cuttings to callous 

    before planting

     

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