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Rhipsalis
Misunderstood and Misidentified Epiphytes
Rhipsalis come in many forms; some resemble Hatioria and Schlumbergera with pad like stems to fulfill the function of leaves, others are very similar to Aporocactus, or the Rat Tail Cactus. All require similar care, so whichever one you have, there is no need to worry about their cultivation.
Keep these plants on the dry side through the winter, and then give them a summer of fairly frequent watering, and a holiday outdoors on a lanai or covered porch.
They require this treatment to set buds so they'll bloom.
Keep in mind that many of these don't grow in desert like conditions, rather in the branches of trees where they get dappled shade, leaf compost to root into, and frequent rain showers. Don't let their looks deceive you - they don't require hot and dry conditions, although they are perfectly adapted to withstand periodic drought.
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small pencil like succulent plant
tiny branched ends..not a pencil cactus. all green.
Hi Michelle, from your picture it's hard to tell if the 'leaves' are round or flat; if they're …
Rice Plant?
Please help me to identify this succulent. I acquired a slip of this plant from a dear friend that passed away a number of years ago. She called it a "rice" …
Pretty succulent with woody stems
Hello. This succulent belongs to a friend -- I love it and am trying to figure out what it is, so I can locate one for myself or figure out how to grow …
unknown plant
Recently bought this succulent from a local nursery. It is about 9 inches tall and has branches off of the main stem.
There are no leaves.The bracts …
vine-like succulent with many roots on leaves and no buds
Long, scraggy vine-like behavior. No flowers or buds, but many roots on fleshy leaves. Vines are 3-4' long. See photo.
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please help me id this...i found it in my backyard
i found this in my backyard...i want to know the name of the plant...its uses??species...family...common name etc...for the school project...thank you …
Christmas Cactus look-a-like
I bought this plant for $1.50 at my local nursery. It did not come with a tag. I have Christmas cactus and this plant looks similar.
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Little cigars strung on brown thread
4 ft, hanging, very durable. Person I got it from does nothing to his plants. 'Leaves' are very green with new growth lighter green. No dead spots or …
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