Rhipsalis elliptica
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Rhipsalis elliptica

Bride cactus · Mistletoe cactus

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
139
Observations
175

Description

Source: leafsnap

Rhipsalis elliptica is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Succulent
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Rhipsalis
Family
Cactaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
2.13 m
Mature Spread
61 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Winter
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Spring

Tags (6)

Common Names (2)

en Bride cactus
en Mistletoe cactus