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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.

    By: The Other Side Nursery

    Epiphytic cactus from Madagascar; long narrow-diameter pendant stems.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    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

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    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

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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