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Rhipsalis crispata

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-36"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An epiphytic jungle cactus from South America. Wavy, lobed sections curl gracefully out of a hanging basket. Yellow to white small, frilly flowers appear in each lobe and turn into white berries. Protect from full sun! Grows in the jungle canopy in filtered light.

Gardening facts about Rhipsalis crispata plant

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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-3'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - low
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