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Rhipsalis cereoides

Also Known As

  • Lepismium cereoides
  • Rhipsalis cereoidesi

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 3"-12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Rhipsalis cereoides plant details

Rhipsalis cereoides is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In fall and winter cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular 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 cereoides

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, epiphyte, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhipsalis cereoides

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rhipsalis cereoides is a more petite variety of the pencil cactus, having triangular stems, white flowers.
Rhipsalis cereoidesis a part of the group of epiphytic cactus that grow in the jungles of South America. These Rhipsalis grow alongside orchids and other epiphytes. They are easy to grow because they are able to handle drought for long periods of time as well as regular watering. They can be grown in hanging pots or mounted on cork bark. The leaves are pad succulent leaves that are linked together. The flowers are small and yellow-white in color, flowering all over the plant at once.

Gardening facts about Rhipsalis cereoides plant

How to Grow Rhipsalis cereoides

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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