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Rhipsalis oblonga
Also Known As
- Rhipsalis crispimarginata
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-18"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Rhipsalis oblonga plant details
Rhipsalis oblonga is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. 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 oblonga
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhipsalis oblonga
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Rhipsalis oblonga plant
How to Grow Rhipsalis oblonga
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Rhipsalis for your garden
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 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
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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