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    Rhipsalis houlletii

    Also Known As

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

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 15"-18"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Rhipsalis houlletii plant details

    Rhipsalis houlletii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhipsalis houlletii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhipsalis houlletii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Epiphytic jungle cactus with long, lobed, flat branches and creamy white/yellow flowers at each lobe in spring/early summer. Great for hanging baskets.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Rhipsalis houlletiana know as seaweed or snowdrop cactus. The cactus native to Brazil has long flattened notched leaves or stems up to 6' long. Creamy yellow funnel shaped flowers at the edge of the leaves are followed by red to black fruits. Likes shade to pt. shade. A real neat houseplant.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Lepismium houlletianum is an epiphytic jungle cactus with flat leaves and jagged edges. This plant is very similar to a Rhipsalis. Like Rhipsalis, Lepismium houlletianum grows in trees with the foliage hanging down several feet. This plant grows great as mounted or hanging pot display. It can also be good in terrariums. Foliage: Flat succulent leaves Flowers: Small yellow flowers Height: Foliage hangs down from braches

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Rhipsalis houlletii plant

    How to Grow Rhipsalis houlletii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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