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    Rhipsalis elliptica

    Also Known As

    • Rhipsalis chloroptera

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, vine

    size

    • H: 6"-6'
    • W: 6"-18"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Rhipsalis elliptica plant details

    Rhipsalis elliptica 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 elliptica

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall and winter
    Uses: epiphyte

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhipsalis elliptica

    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 elliptica is apart of the group of epiphytic cactus that grow in the jungles of South America. These Rhipsalis grow along side 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. Foliage: Pad succulent leaves chained together Flowers: Small yellow flowers Height: Climber, epiphyte

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Rhipsalis elliptica plant

    How to Grow Rhipsalis elliptica

    • 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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    aka Hariota mesembryanthodes, Rhipsalis echinata, Rhipsalis mesembryantoides, Clumpy Mistletoe Cactus, Pencil Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-24"

    Width: 6"-15"

    • bright shade - shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Rhipsalis mesembryanthemoides foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Rhipsalis oblonga

    aka Rhipsalis crispimarginata

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Rhipsalis oblonga flower, foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Rhipsalis baccifera

    aka Cassytha baccifera, Rhipsalis baccifera ssp baccifera, Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. baccifera, Rhipsalis cassutha, Rhipsalis coralloides, Mistletoe Cactus

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-144"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Rhipsalis baccifera by Cactus Jungle
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    Rhipsalis pacheco-leonis subsp. catenulata

    aka Rhipsalis pacheco-leonis ssp. catenulate, Rhipsalis paradoxa var. catenulata

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-24"

    Width: 6"-15"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Rhipsalis pacheco-leonis subsp. catenulata by Cactus Jungle
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    Rhipsalis ritlorum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Rhipsalis ritlorum by Cactus Jungle
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