Rhipsalis elliptica — an easy houseplant, prefers partial sun light
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Rhipsalis elliptica

Rhipsalis Elliptica

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Rhipsalis elliptica is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Succulent
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Rhipsalis
Family
Cactaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
2.13 m
Mature Spread
61 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Winter
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Spring
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Bride cactus en Mistletoe cactus
PLATES
Rhipsalis elliptica leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Rhipsalis elliptica leaf
PLATE 02 · leaf
Rhipsalis elliptica flower
PLATE 03 · flower
Rhipsalis elliptica flower
PLATE 04 · flower
Rhipsalis elliptica fruit
PLATE 05 · fruit
Rhipsalis elliptica fruit
PLATE 06 · fruit
ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

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