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Pseudorhipsalisamazonica

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pseudorhipsalis (soo-do-RIP-sa-liss)

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Species

amazonica (am-uh-ZOH-nik-uh)

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Synonym

Disocactus amazonicus

Wittiocactus amazonicus

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pink

Red

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Cactus and Succulents

Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cape Coral, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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