I have a NOID Rhipsalis and while googling, I found this picture http://orchids-web.hp.infoseek.co.jp/Rhipsalis/crispata.htm which looks like what I have. It is just wishful thinking or does anyone else see it:-).
Blessings,
Awanda
Rhipsalis Crispa
I would say it is definitely a Rhipsalis and could very well be R. crispata, also called R. rhombea. See this link: http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/476310/
Edited to fix spelling.
This message was edited Jan 14, 2005 1:29 PM
Clare my boss says R. rhombea is different, he corrected himself. I just went over this with John Trager today for Awanda, she was asking the same question. I have R. crispata #1726
Seymour Linden. This may be a natural species, maning that it came out of the jungles. She sent him a picture he sent back a response to her.
We can't see your plant, only in a picture, so there is certainly room for error. Norma
Norma
R. rhombea will be on the ISI list next year. The leaves are larger and more crinkley. I have been working on the plant for the past ten years, trying to make enough to offer for the ISI list. (100 plants min.) Norma )
I found this picture of R. rhombea http://orchids-web.hp.infoseek.co.jp/Rhipsalis/rhombea.htm and they look almost the same.
Blessings,
Awanda
AC and crasulady, maybe you can help Mary E.
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/476310/
I trid to run a picture off to show my boss, this is a cactus, and I do have some, but know very little about these. I sent out so many rick-rick types last summer, I don't know if any one got them however. Right now my printer is not working, so I'll try again in a few days. I sent two responses, but I think it got lost in the trade frenzy.
I just gave up. Norma
Yes, I agree it looks just like Mary's and looks very close to R. rhombea.
This message was edited Jan 15, 2005 1:55 PM
This is what I posted on Mary's "Epiphyllum Blooming" post about R. Crispa:
"This is what I read about R Crispa in "The Complete Book of Cactus & Succulents" book by Terry Hewitt. The edges of the spineless, leaflike stems are often crinkled to differing degrees. The cactus grows slowly, but eventually forms a prostrate or pendant bush. It has small cream flowers. It also states that this species is more difficult that most Rhipsalis to bring to flower. This sounds like what Mary & I both have; plus Mary is doing something right to get hers to flower".
Blessings,
Awanda
I did some homework all day. R. rhombea is much different than R. crispata. It is darker green and the leaves are red edged, and ruffled. I think it is a hardier and stockier plant. It is supposed to have a lot of flowers, I haven't seen any in the past 13 years.
Folks, I think I'm getting someone on our side that really knows a lot about this species. I've invited her to join and help us out. She is extremely knowledgeable.
Awanda, I've repotted all my Rhipsalis today, along the north wall, I had more than I thought. It's is the wrong time of year to do this, but they are all rooted and dormant at this time. I just won't water them, I'll wait for the rain.
Now what I will need to identify these plants is the measurements of the widest part of the leaf. The leaf is not a scientific way to identify plants. Then when they flower, the flowers will tell me if I'm correct. I'm sure I will have egg on my face.
The flat leaf plant that that Awanda wants Identified has four or more possibilities
Awanda I still need that measurement. I have two of these. So will be able to share as soon as the weather warms up. Norma
Here's a good informational link:: http://rhipsalis.com/index.html
Blessings,
Awanda