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Rhipsalis pentaptera
Also Known As
- Hariota pentaptera
- Rhipsalis pentagona
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-18"
- W: 9"-18"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Rhipsalis pentaptera plant details
Rhipsalis pentaptera is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhipsalis pentaptera
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 9 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, epiphyte, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhipsalis pentaptera
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Rhipsalis pentaptera
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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
aka Rhipsalis crispimarginata
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - low
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
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
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-3'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - low
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