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Rhipsalis salicornioides (Drunkard's Dream, Dancing Bones Cactus, Spice Cactus)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001512



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Rhipsalis
Species: Rhipsalis salicornioides
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Cacti
  • Epiphytic
  • Houseplant
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • February
Flowering End edit
  • May
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Hanging Basket
  • Indoor
  • Miniature/Fairy Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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Jerry Sullivan (2109)
Jewell (5504)
toni (36069)
Frank (2698)

Plant suggested by: Jerry Sullivan (2109)


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Jerry Sullivan (2109) wrote on Nov 27 2010
An epiphytic cacti from Brazil, with blooms of yellow flowers in spring to early summer, It is easily propagated with cuttings. This is a most unusual plant and a conversation piece.

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Jewell (5504) wrote on Mar 09 2020
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Makes an airy hanging plant and may get fairly big over time. Have found it very easy to grow and propagate using regular potting mix. Should throughly dry before watering.

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