About
A cactus with long, pendent, cylindrical green stems often with aerial roots, and small, funnel-shaped creamy-white flowers, tipped with pink, in late winter and early spring, followed by white berries.
About the genus
Rhipsalis are epiphytic perennials with branched stems that may be cylindrical, winged or leaf-like, and small funnel-shaped flowers followed by berry-like fleshy fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitTrailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toTropical South America
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in a sharply draining, humus rich compost in bright filtered light and high humidity.
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in a covered propagator at 19-24C, or semi-ripe cuttings of stem sections in spring or summer
Pest resistanceUnder glass, can be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free