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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.
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

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

See other plant types of Rhipsalis for your garden

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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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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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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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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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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