Rhipsalis baccifera 0
Author: (Johann Sebastian Mueller (1715-1790)) William Thomas Stearn (1911-2001)Family: Cactaceae Subfamily: Cactoideae Tribe: Rhipsalideae
Genus: Rhipsalis
Synonym(s): Rhipsalis parasitica
English name: Mistletoe cactus
Zone: Chile
References
- Flora of Southern Africa, L.E. Codd, B. De Winter And H.B. Rycroft. Address
General specifications
Biological type: succulent
Frost resistance: 59ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 6,5ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Succulents; tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 59ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Indexed Species not necessarily threatened with extinction (Cites II) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 6,5ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Succulents; tray, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 4mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Experiences in the garden
05-05-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
23-05-17 Send a batch to nursery Arven.
19-10-18B Obtaining seeds from seed provider SilverHill collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
01-08-19 Sown seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre4.
Protocol: Autumn 4mm Sowing mix+Sand >77°F Damp substrate+Light