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Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. horrida

Also Known As

  • Rhipsalis baccifera var. horrida
  • Rhipsalis horrida
  • Rhipsalis quellebambensis
  • Mouse Tail Cactus
  • Mousetail Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 6"-24"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. horrida plant details

Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. horrida is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. horrida

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: epiphyte

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. horrida

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epiphytic succulent, covered in bristles. New growth can be brown with higher light. White-to-light brown flowers. Random stemming at apex of plant.
Epiphytic cactus from Madagascar; long narrow-diameter pendant stems.
Rhipsalis baccifera subsp horrida is a dark green, slender plant with noodle like foliage. This plant is a clone off of the baccifera group. This sub species looks entirely different than the common form. The flowers are white and are some of the largest in this group while being about half of an inch wide. Plants can grow very long and hang far out of the pots. This plant is great for terrariums, vivariums, tropical gardens, greenhouses and as a house plant Foliage: Dark green noodle like foliage Flowers: White Height: Climber Epiphyte

Gardening facts about Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. horrida plant

How to Grow Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. horrida

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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