Rhipsalis Species, Mistletoe Cactus

Rhipsalisbaccifera subsp. mauritiana

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhipsalis (RIP-sa-lis)
Synonym
Rhipsalis baccifera subsp. fortdauphinensis
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
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
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after 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

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | February 2006 | neutral

Here are more synonyms of this plant: Rhipsalis pendulina, Rhipsalis comorensis, Rhipsalis aethiopica, Rhipsalis sansibarica & Rhipsalis zanzibarica.

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