(This plant comes in a 2 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots.)
Rhipsalis cereuscula is a shrubby cactus, and is indigenous to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is commonly found in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. The plant has light green stems crowned with clusters of tiny rice-shaped joints. The stems are up to 3 feet long, and grows upright but becomes pendant as size increases. Flowers are greenish-white, often tinged with pink, bell-shaped, up to .6 inches long and .8 in diameter. They are borne from the terminal areoles and followed by tiny, white berries.
Hardiness: Zones 10a-11b (30F-50F degrees)
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | spring and summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Coral Cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | White |
| Frost Tolerance | 30° F (-1.1° C) |
| Growth Rate | slow to moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11b |
| Height | 24″ (61 cm) |
| Origin | South America |
| Pot Size | 2 inch |
| Scientific Name | 2 inch rhipsalis cereuscula |
| Shape | - |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
