Rhipsalis Species, Hairy-Fruited Wickerware Cactus, Hairy Stemmed Rhipsalis, Mistletoe Cactus

Rhipsalispilocarpa

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhipsalis (RIP-sa-lis)
Species
pilocarpa (py-loh-KAR-puh)
Synonym
Erythrorhipsalis pilocarpa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
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
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Garden Grove, California

Hayward, California

La Puente, California

Brooksville, Florida

Umatilla, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Alvin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Garden Grove, CA | May 2015 | neutral

As of today, I have six-month old seedlings. Four remain out of maybe 15 seedlings that germinated. The biggest one is 1/4" tall. They lo...Read More

B
Hayward, CA | April 2013 | positive

This is eventually a good trailer..over 3' and some say 5'. I wouldn't doubt that. Its a hardy grower in the San Francisco bay area,long ...Read More

T
mid central, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2010 | positive

this is an easy to grow plant, indoors or outside year round if you live in a warm climate. i don't know how cold hardy it is as i bring...Read More

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