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Rhipsalis crispata
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-36"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Rhipsalis crispata plant details
Rhipsalis crispata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhipsalis crispata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhipsalis crispata
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average
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How to Grow Rhipsalis crispata
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"-24"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Cactus lyratus, Hariota cylindrica, Hariota villigera, Hatiora bambusoides, Hatiora salicornioides var. salicornioides, Rhipsalis 'Drunkard's Dream', Rhipsalis bambusoides, Rhipsalis salicornioides, Rhipsalis villigera, Dancing Bones Cactus, Drunkard's Dream, Mistletoe Cactus, Spice Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- low
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 Cactus cruciforme, Hariota cruciforme, Lepismium cruciforme var. cruciforme, Lepismium cruciformis, Lepismium ramosissimum, Rhipsalis cruciforme, Rhipsalis cruciformis, Trailing Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-40"
- mostly sun - bright shade
- regular - occasional
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