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Rhipsalis burchellii 'Threadlike'

Also Known As

  • Erythrorhipsalis burchellii
  • Erythrorhipsalis burchellii
  • Erythrorhipsalis cribrata
  • Hariota cribrata
  • Rhipsalis cribrata 'Threadlike'
  • Oriental Pencil Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-24"
  • W: 6"-15"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Rhipsalis burchellii 'Threadlike' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhipsalis burchellii 'Threadlike'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhipsalis burchellii 'Threadlike'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very thin long slender drooping stems branching as it cascades. Not sure this is the exact botanical name, but it is a very unusual plant.

Gardening facts about Rhipsalis burchellii 'Threadlike' plant

How to Grow Rhipsalis burchellii 'Threadlike'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 6"-24"

Width: 6"-15"

  • bright shade - shade
  • low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"-12"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - low
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Plant Type

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Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 12"-144"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun - shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-24"

Width: 6"-15"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - low
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Zones

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  • occasional - low
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