Rhipsalis Mesembryanthemoides

Rhipsalis Mesembryanthemoides Care

Rhipsalis Mesembryanthemoides

What is the plant

Rhipsalis mesembryanthemoides is a cactus in the genus Rhipsalis of the family Cactaceae. Rhipsalis mesembryanthemoides is an epiphytic plant with strong stems covered by tiny branchlets. Initially this plant grows erect; later it is pendent. The main branches are elongated, cylindrical and woody, 10 to 20 inches long and 1 to 2 millimeters in diameter. The white flowers appear at areoles of the branchlets. They are 8 millimeters long and reach a diameter of 15 millimeters. The short-oblong fruits are white, about 5 millimeters long.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Shade

Temperature

min 10°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The pot's size compared to the plant's size, the humidity levels in the home, and the type of potting soil used can all affect the watering frequency.
Pruning
To keep from spreading unwanted diseases and pests to your Rhipsalis, always use sterilized pruning tools.
Fertilizer
To support bud formation, these cacti are fertilized every 14 days.

Disease diagnosis

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Temperature
The ideal temperature range is between 18 and 24 ° C throughout the year. The nighttime temperatures can drop quite a few degrees, but fluctuations of more than 10 to 12 ° C within one day should be avoided.
Additional
Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses Rhipsalis Mesembryanthemoides is also commonly known as the 'Clumpy Mistletoe'. As the plant matures you can expect it to produce green fleshy looking leaves. The plants main feature are the white beautiful looking flowers.
Popularity
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