Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa
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Pronunciation: Soo-do-rip-sa-liss ram-yoo-loh-suh
Family: Cactaceae
Synonym: Disocactus ramulosus, rhipsalis coriacea, rhipsalis jamaicensis, rhipsalis purpusii, rhipsalis ramulosa
Common Name: Red rhipsalis, mistletoe cactus
Plant Type:
- epiphyte, terrestrial
- perennial
- succulent and cactus
Height to: 4 ft
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 50 to 40ºF ZONE 11
- 60 to 50ºF ZONE 12
- 70 to 60ºF ZONE 13
- 80 to 70ºF ZONE 14
Sun Exposure:
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- repeat bloomer
Bloom Description: Red rhipsalis (pseudorhipsalis ramulosa) produce tiny white flowers
Soil Type: Under glass, grow in a mix of equal parts loam, peat (or peat substitute), leaf mold, and gritty sand. Outdoors, grow in sharply drained, gritty, humus rich soil
Toxic:
- Yes
Plant Perks:
- Suitable for Houseplant
- Container Gardening
- Drought Tolerant
Pests and Diseases: Sciara fly (fungus gnats), mealy bugs or scale
Propagation: Sow red rhipsalis (pseudorhipsalis ramulosa) seed at 70-75f in spring or summer.
Native to: Caribbean
Winter Sowing Zones: None
Notes for Identification: Red rhipsalis (pseudorhipsalis ramulosa) is an epiphytic with flattened stems branching many times in an arched to completely pendant habit. Hardy zone 10-11 - filtered shade - turns red in sun. In summer to fall, small white flowers line both sides of the flattened stems or leaves, followed by white berries that resemble pearls. A great houseplant. Source: accents for home and garden
Submitted by: Kym
Seed photo: 0
Seed Label: 0
Located in: Epiphytes and Terrestrials