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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 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.
This is a really cooky plant. Very thin long olive green stems are adorned with translucent white flowers in late winter, spring.
Rhipsalis cereuscula has a interesting growth habit of coral like patterns...blooming a pinkish white..will mound and cascade...easy to grow

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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