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    Rhipsalis pachyptera

    Also Known As

    • Hariota pachyptera
    • Hariota robusta
    • Hariota triquetra
    • Rhipsalis dusenii
    • Rhipsalis robusta

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, vine

    size

    • H: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Rhipsalis pachyptera plant details

    Rhipsalis pachyptera is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhipsalis pachyptera

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, epiphyte, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhipsalis pachyptera

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rhipsalis pachyptera is an epiphytic cactus that grows in the jungles of South America. This plant grows along side orchids and other epiphytes. This plant is easy to grow, able to withstand drought for long periods of time as well as regular watering. Rhipsalis pachyptera can be grown in hanging pots or mounted on cork bark. The flowers are small light yellow. The flowers are all over the plant at once. This plant is great for terrariums and vivariums, tropical gardens, greenhouses and house plant Foliage: Pad like succulent leaves chained together Flowers: Small yellow flowers Height: Climber, Epiphyte

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Rhipsalis pachyptera plant

    How to Grow Rhipsalis pachyptera

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Rhipsalis mesembryanthemoides

    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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