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Rhipsalis Species, Chain Cactus, Chain Rhipsalis, Link Plant

Rhipsalisparadoxa

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Rhipsalis (RIP-sa-lis)

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Species

paradoxa (par-uh-DOKS-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

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)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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JeffSers

Lakeside, CA | June 2014 | positive

Great plant! I have two different varieties of this Rhipsalis in my collection. Roots quickly and easily in 50/50 potting soil and perlit...Read More

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