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    Rhipsalis grandiflora

    Also Known As

    • Hariota cylindrica
    • Hariota grandiflora
    • Rhipsalis calamiformis
    • Rhipsalis fastigiata
    • Rhipsalis platycarpa

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, vine

    size

    • H: 12"-36"
    • W: 9"-18"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Rhipsalis grandiflora plant details

    Rhipsalis grandiflora is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green, pink and variegated foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhipsalis grandiflora

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, pink and variegated
    Mature size: 9 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: container plant, epiphyte, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhipsalis grandiflora

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rhipsalis platycarpa has irregular shaped flattened leaves which turn somewhat reddish in sun...semi-trailing, producing greenish-yellow flowers periodically...unusual and cute.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Rhipsalis grandiflora has thick round succulent leaves with red spots. In full sun it turns a bright red or pink color. Plants can grow very long and hang far out of the pots. The flowers are white and are some of the largest in this group while being about half of an inch wide. Foliage: Spotted noodle like foliage can turn pink to red in full sun Flowers: White Height: Climber Epiphyte

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Rhipsalis grandiflora plant

    How to Grow Rhipsalis grandiflora

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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