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
