Return to This Plant's Category:  Polygala to Russelia Rhipsalis micrantha subsp. rauhiorum Short Straps Rhipsalis
	Code: 90671 Price: $9.95
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Family: Cactaceae This "Mistletoe Cactus" has small white flowers on flattened fleshy stems, later followed with mistletoe-like white berries. This subspecies is distinct from type with wider leaves and deeper grooved margins. This epiphytic jungle cactus has hanging stems, up to 2.5 feet, that makes it excellent for a hanging basket. It likes a rainforest environment with dappled shade, warmth and humidity. It's not a drought-resistant plant, so regular watering is necessary, but let the soil dry out a bit between waterings. Plant it in a slightly acidic, well-drained potting mix. It will not survive a hard frost, so it should be brought indoors or given protection in winter. Native to the rainforests of Southern Ecuador. USDA zones 9b to 11

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(B) Hanging
basket (D) Dwarf
under 12" (F) Flourescent lights for
indoor light culture (H) Humid
conditions (M) Miniature
under 6" (T) Terrarium
plant (W) Winter
flowering

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