Rhipsalis burchellii

Rhipsalis burchellii growing cactus epiphytic of the genus Rhipsalis also known as Mistletoe cacti, Rhipsalis burchellii perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropics, subtropical, mediterranean climate or houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 10+.

Rhipsalis burchellii Cladodes

Stem (cladodes) color green or green with pink the stem cover with spines, stems is not erect and can be weeping.

Flower color white, flowers small with multi stamens flower can grow in all the stems.

Fruit color is red the fruit small with spines.

Rhipsalis burchellii for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Rhipsalis burchellii growing and care:

Moist, well-drained soil,

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Vegetative reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easier

Difficulties or problems when growing:
?

Planting season:
All year

Pests and diseases:
Snails, aphids

Pruning season:
All year

How to prune:
Just for desgin

Size of the plant?
10-30 cm, 4-12 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes (with lot of sun)

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Autumn / Winter

General information about the flower
White small flowers with multi stamens

Scientific name:

Rhipsalis burchellii