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Rhipsalis capilliformis (Old Man's Beard)

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Rhipsalis
Species: Rhipsalis capilliformis
 
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  • Cacti
  • Epiphytic
  • Evergreen
  • Houseplant
  • Perennial
  • Succulent
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
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Suitable For edit
  • Hanging Basket
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Rainforest
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Cream
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Jerry Sullivan (2109)
  purpleinopp (8118)
toni (36069)
chocolate (37)

Plant suggested by: Jerry Sullivan (2109)


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Jerry Sullivan (2109) wrote on Dec 09 2010
An epiphytic (grows on another plant, like a tree or post) from Brazil is a member of the cactus family. Older plants sprout cream colored flowers.

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