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    Lepismium cruciforme

    Also Known As

    • Cactus cruciforme
    • Hariota cruciforme
    • Lepismium cruciforme var. cruciforme
    • Lepismium cruciformis
    • Lepismium ramosissimum
    • Rhipsalis cruciforme
    • Rhipsalis cruciformis
    • Trailing Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-40"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Lepismium cruciforme plant details

    Lepismium cruciforme is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and winter pink and yellow flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lepismium cruciforme

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 40 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: container plant, epiphyte, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lepismium cruciforme

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gorgeous epiphytic cactus with lobed, long leaves, creamy yellow flowers and hot pink fruits. Cascades nicely out of a hanging basket. Needs regular watering and bright, filtered light. Not cold hardy.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Lepismium Cruciforme is a epiphytic jungle cactus. Very similar to rhipsalis species with long succulent stems that twist as they grow and small white fuzzy thorns that do not hurt along the stems. Plants can become solid pink to almost maroon in full sun. Grows great in a hanging basket or on a mount. Makes a great house plant or greenhouse plant. Could be used in larger terrariums.

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Lepismium cruciforme plant

    How to Grow Lepismium cruciforme

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • yellow

    • Fruit

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Rhipsalis houlletii

    aka Acanthorhipsalis houlletiana, Hatiora houlletiana, Lepismium houlletianum, Lepismium houlletianum var. houlletianum, Rhipsalis houlletiana, Epiphytic Cactus, Seaweed Cactus, Snowdrop Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 15"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Rhipsalis houlletii foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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