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RHIPSALIS
INFO + CARE

genus: Rhipsalis Gaertn.
common name/s: mistletoe cacti
type: epiphytic cacti
family: Cactaceae
native range: parts of Central America, the Caribbean and northern regions of South America. They also inhabit isolated locations in Africa and Asia, and are the only cactus group naturally occurring in the Old World
zone: 10 to 13
height: 30 to 900 cm
spread: 50 to 400 cm
type species: Rhipsalis cassytha Gaertn. = Rhipsalis baccifera (J.S.Muell.) Stearn.
bloom time: rarely flowers
bloom description: varies between species
sun: part shade
water: low to medium
maintenance: low to medium
soil type: loose, well-draining, 'breathing' potting mix
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