Rhipsalis (Rhipsalis teres f. prismatica)

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plantladylin (Zone 1) Feb 11, 2008

Rhipsalis
Rhipsalis teres f. prismatica

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Jul 31, 2008

i'm wondering if there may be some Crassula muscosa mixed in with this plant. i see two different leaf types present.

ps. i found this picture because i am trying to id a Rhipsalis i recently purchased....no luck as of yet. thanks!

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ooojen Lewiston, MN Nov 25, 2008

In Plantladylin's picture, I believe what you're seeing is the difference between mature stems and immature stems. Many Rhipsalis have stems that differ -- often with hair-like spines on angled stems for young growth, but smooth terete stems as the plant matures.

Some Rhipsalis are distinctive, but others can be tough to ID, so I know how you feel, Trackinsand! I've got F. Süpplie's book, I've poured over Rhipsalis-dot-com, and even with flowers and fruit I've got one I can't pin down.

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Nov 25, 2008

thanks for your insight, ooojen. i think i finally id'ed mine as R. pilocarpa.

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ooojen Lewiston, MN Nov 25, 2008

Good deal! It always feels rewarding to get the right name dug up! Pilocarpa is, IMO, one of the all-around prettiest Rhips. Enjoy!

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Nov 25, 2008

thank you and i think it's really pretty too! one of those "scores" from hd that you run across every now and again.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Nov 25, 2008

Gosh I need a new HD!

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Nov 25, 2008

kell, you're so funny-you pop up everywhere!

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Nov 25, 2008

I guess I am a DG nomad. LOL

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Nov 25, 2008

yeah, it's more fun that way sometimes!

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