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    Rhipsalis cereuscula

    Also Known As

    • Hariota cereuscula
    • Rhipsalis cereuscula var. cereuscula
    • Rhipsalis penduliflora
    • Rhipsalis simmleri
    • Coral Cactus
    • Rice Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-24"
    • W: 3"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Rhipsalis cereuscula plant details

    Rhipsalis cereuscula is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhipsalis cereuscula

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhipsalis cereuscula

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rhipsalis cereuscula is a fascinating, epiphytic cactus with light-green stems that have a striking resemblance to rice grains (hence the common name). Unlike other cactus, this plant does not like direct sunlight and benefits from bright indirect light and protection from hot, afternoon sun. Care is similar to that for Christmas cactus.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Rhipsalis cereuscala, also called Coral Cactus, is a dwarf shrub-forming succulent with bright green, branching foliage. The mostly upright, zigzagging branches will eventually spill over, making this an excellent addition or showcase for a hanging pot. Displays a profusion of delicate, graceful white flowers at the branch ends.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    This is a really cooky plant. Very thin long olive green stems are adorned with translucent white flowers in late winter, spring.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Rhipsalis cereuscula has a interesting growth habit of coral like patterns...blooming a pinkish white..will mound and cascade...easy to grow

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Rhipsalis cereuscula plant

    How to Grow Rhipsalis cereuscula

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall
      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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