Rhipsalis Species

I recently got some advice from an expert on how to get this plant to bloom and set fruit. She kindly recommended making sure that it's s...Read Moreoil that is slightly acidic. She recommended using a fertilizer for acid-loving plants at half strength. Also watering regularly in summer and much less in winter. The blooms should be small white flowers followed by white berries. I'm certainly trying it. It has very lush growth for me in a west window, but this variety is supposed to like less light exposure, so I am moving it to an east window. Previously I have not had any bloom. So I am anticipating blooms this year.

I just bought this plant today -- and I thought it was a part of the catcus family (due to my other plant, the pencil cactus which I TOTA...Read MoreLLY love) but the person in the store said no. It didn't matter either way, I was drawn to it. I am considering putting it on my master tub's window sill (it's a glass block window) I truly hope that since the window faces East that'll be enough sunlight for this plant. SOOOO pretty already and full - I am so excited to see it grow!

I bought this plant in the marked down section at walmart and had no idea what it was called until today. It is such a cool plant, it gr...Read Moreows like a crazy man's hair or something. I have gotten small orange "blooms " on the end of the triangular shaped stems or whatever they are. I love it, it's quirky. !! i have it in the corner of my deck where it gets plenty of sun, but not severe sun. It is still in the pot I bought it in and it just thrives on neglect. It needs more soil in a bigger pot, but I'm afraid to jinx it. Everyone who visits asks me about this plant..and now I can tell them something. Thanx !

I have a 10 year old hanging basket of this lovely Rhipsalis which I fondly refer to as "Rhippy" and it is one of my most cherished of pl...Read Moreants. It is so easy to care for that it practically thrives on neglect, save for the occassional watering it gets two or three times a month on my part. It has weathered the extremes of summer rains, droughts, cool fall temperatures, drafts, low humidity, fluctuating light levels, underfertilizing, has been potbound, and yet it still thrives for me. It has shed many of its phylloclades or "leaves" in the past only to fill out again. I have taken cuttings and rooted them easily in a mix of peat and sandy potting mix. It has flowered annually and is a wonderful old friend to have in my home. If you can get past its awkward "leafless" appearance, you'll definitely fall in love with its charm and ease of care! I know I have!